2024-10-24
Teacher in bid to overturn her conviction for sexually abusing boy (13)
Stage: Appeal
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Photo: Collins) A secondary school teacher jailed for the indecent assault of a 13-year-old pupil nearly 40 years ago has argued that the jury in her trial should not have been given evidence of her telling the boy that she was herself the victim of sexual assault. McSherry O'Connor was sentenced by Judge Elma Sheahan to three years on each count, with the final six months suspended.