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Conviction for sex attacks on young workers is upheld
Summary
Joseph McGrane, a 60‑year‑old Dublin fruit and veg seller, had his 12‑year conviction for 11 counts of indecent assault and seven counts of sexual assault upheld by the Court of Appeal. The offences, committed between 1985 and 1993, involved four young employees aged 13 to 18 and a 22‑year‑old woman. McGrane, who denied all charges, was found guilty by a jury in March 2019 and sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended. He appealed on grounds including alleged procedural errors, delays, and the handling of the indictment and jury directions. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, affirming that the trial judge had given the jury clear instructions and that no injustice had occurred. The conviction and sentence remain in force.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Conviction for sex attacks on young workers is upheld. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- March 2019 Incident
- 1985 and 1993 Incident
- 2020-06-18 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; McGrane had no previous convictions and she sentenced him to 13 years of imprisonment with the final year suspended.
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