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Abuser continues to deny 1980s offences
Summary
Peter O'Shea, aged 55, was found guilty by a jury in November 2021 of five counts of indecent assault on three children aged between seven and 13 in the early 1980s. He had pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court heard that O'Shea, who was between 14 and 19 at the time of the assaults, still denies the allegations and does not accept the verdict. Garda Niall Gibbs described the assaults, including repeated sexual contact and attempts to expose the victims' genitals. The victims, who were present at the hearing, had prepared impact statements. O'Shea's solicitor, Garnet Orange SC, reiterated his client's denial and lack of prior convictions. Justice Patricia Ryan adjourned sentencing to 1 March 2022.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Abuser continues to deny 1980s offences. Charges or matters: all charges. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- November 2021 Incident
- March 1, 2022 Adjournment
- 2022-02-18 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: all charges (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Ms Justice Patricia Ryan adjourned sentencing until March 1, 2022.
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