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Prison for abuser who sexually assaulted younger sister six decades ago
Summary
Sean Monaghan was jailed for three years after pleading guilty to eight counts of indecent assault against his younger sister in their family home in 1962 and 1963.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prison for abuser who sexually assaulted younger sister six decades ago. Charges or matters: eight counts of indecent assault of Julie Fogarty in their family home on dates between 1962 and 1963; carry a maximum penalty of two years, but the court has the discretion to impose consecutive terms. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 1962 and 1963 Incident
- 2026-03-02 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Naidoo said he had to further reduce any term imposed because of the age of Monaghan at the time, which reduced his moral culpability. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: eight counts of indecent assault of Julie Fogarty in their family home on dates between 1962 and 1963; carry a maximum penalty of two years, but the court has the discretion to impose consecutive terms (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Sentencing Monaghan today Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo addressed Ms Fogarty's family directly to explain that he was restricted in the penalty he could impose, as Monaghan has to be sentenced under the laws which existed at the time. He imposed a global sentence of three years, having imposed consecutive terms in relation to various counts.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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