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Juror unavailable in surgeon's indecent assault trial

Date
2019-01-18
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The trial of retired surgeon Michael Shine, 86, accused of indecently assaulting seven boys during medical examinations at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda and two private clinics, has been adjourned because a juror is unavailable. Shine pleaded not guilty to thirteen charges. The case will resume next Monday before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Juror unavailable in surgeon's indecent assault trial. Charges or matters: the thirteen charges allegedly committed during medical examinations at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth and at two private clinics in Drogheda. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Michael Shine

Accused

Charges: the thirteen charges allegedly committed during medical examinations at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth and at two private clinics in Drogheda (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Outcome: Credit: Collins) The trial of a retired surgeon accused of indecently assaulting seven boys has been adjourned due to a juror being unavailable.

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Facility
  • Lourdes hospital
Secondary Mention

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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