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'The question of 'Where is George Gibney' had finally been answered: the full story of the trial
Summary
The trial of former Irish national swim coach George Gibney, who was extradited from Florida, concluded with the court addressing the long-standing question of 'Where is George Gibney?' The trial, which lasted 11 days, involved 79 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. Gibney, now 77, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault but denied the rest. The court heard from four complainants who detailed the abuse they suffered between 1971 and 1981. The jury found Gibney guilty of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. The trial highlighted the impact of the abuse on the victims, with one complainant describing the abuse as starting when she was 13. Gibney was taken into custody after the verdicts were read, with the court noting the significance of the convictions in addressing the historical abuse.
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What: Report matter: 'The question of 'Where is George Gibney' had finally been answered: the full story of the trial. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 1976 Other
- August 1975 Hearing Or Sentence
- 1971 and 1981 Incident
- 1975 and 1977 Other
- 1971 and 1975 Incident
- 2026-07-06 Publication
Why: " The Fourth Complainant The fourth complainant said swimming was "more or less mandatory" in her family because her parents were keen that their children learn the skill. CNI source report
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