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Juror unavailable in surgeon's indecent assault trial
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:
- 2019-01-18 Publication
Case subjects
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.
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