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Sentencing of Terenure College coach over abuse begins
Summary
The sentencing hearing for former Terenure College rugby coach and teacher John McClean, aged 75, began at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 10 February 2021. McClean, who pleaded guilty to 27 charges of indecent assault against 23 boys between 1973 and 1990, is remanded on bail. The hearing will span two days, with the possibility of extending into Friday, and will include victim impact statements from some of the adult complainants. The case involves three separate books of evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sentencing of Terenure College coach over abuse begins. Charges or matters: 27 charges of indecently assaulting the males at Terenure College in Dublin on dates between 1973 and 1990. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 1973 and 1990 Other
- 2021-02-10 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 27 charges of indecently assaulting the males at Terenure College in Dublin on dates between 1973 and 1990 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: McClean, who is remanded on bail, appeared in court this morning.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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