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Jury deliberating in trial of doctor accused of sex assault on teen patient

Summary

The jury has begun deliberations in the trial of Dr Kevin Mulcahy, 61, of Creggane, Lombardstown, Mallow, Co Cork, who has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault. The first alleged assault occurred in February 1995 when the complainant's brother brought her to Mulcahy's surgery; the complainant says Mulcahy touched her breasts and it "didn't feel right." The second alleged assault took place between 8 May 1996 and 31 December 1996, when the complainant says Mulcahy exposed his penis and placed her hand on it. Judge Pauline Codd sent the jury home at 4 pm to resume deliberations the next day. In closing speeches, the prosecution's counsel, Maddie Grant BL, urged jurors to assess the complainant's truthfulness and reliability, noting her bipolar disorder and that she has never relented from her allegations since 2005.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in trial of doctor accused of sex assault on teen patient. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting a woman in his surgery in Mallow, Co Cork on a date in February 1995. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• February 1995 Incident
• May 8, 1996 Incident
• December 31, 1996 Incident
• 2019-02-11 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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