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Complainant tells trial he has "flashbacks" of surgeon's abuse

Summary

During the trial of retired surgeon Michael Shine, a man testified that he experiences flashbacks of being masturbated by Shine during a 1975 examination when he was 13. The man, who had never disclosed the incident except to his wife, said the memory resurfaced after he filed a complaint with the Gardaí. He described the examination as occurring after Shine performed surgery on his testicles, with the man's father present but not in the room. The witness claimed the incident had never left his memory and that it was traumatic to recount. He denied any objection to the examination of his testicles, stating it was the area Shine had operated on. The testimony was delivered to Hugh Hartnett SC, with the trial continuing before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury. Michael Shine pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Complainant tells trial he has "flashbacks" of surgeon's abuse. Charges or matters: thirteen charges of indecent assault 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:

• 2019-01-24 Publication

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