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Jury fail to reach verdict in doctor's sexual assault trial

Summary

A jury could not reach a verdict in the trial of Dr Kevin Mulcahy, 61, of Creggane, Lombardstown, Mallow, Co Cork, who was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage patient in his surgery in Mallow in February 1995 and again in 1996. Mulcahy pleaded not guilty to both counts. The complainant's brother had taken her to the doctor in early 1995, where the doctor allegedly touched her breasts and the incident "didn't feel right". In the summer of 1996 the complainant returned to the doctor, who allegedly exposed his penis and placed her hand on it. The jury deliberated for over five hours but failed to reach a verdict. Judge Pauline Codd thanked the jurors for their care and attention and adjourned the case for mention on 26 February.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury fail to reach verdict in doctor's sexual assault trial. Charges or matters: sexual 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
• February 26 Adjournment
• 2019-02-12 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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