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Cork GP appeals conviction for indecently assaulting teenage girl

Date
2016-03-15

Stage
Appeal

Primary locality
Cork

County
Cork

Summary

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgement on the appeal of Kevin Mulcahy, a 57‑year‑old former Cork GP, who was convicted of indecently assaulting a 15‑year‑old girl in 1989. Mulcahy pleaded not guilty to the single charge and was found guilty after a retrial at Cork Circuit Criminal Court, where the jury deliberated for 39 minutes. He was sentenced to two years' imprisonment by Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin on 25 November 2015. In December 2015 he was granted bail pending appeal. Mr Blaise O'Carroll SC argued that Mulcahy's trial was unfair because the judge failed to give a corroboration warning and because Mulcahy's right to silence was infringed when he declined to answer further questions after his initial statement to the Gardai. The Court of Appeal, presided over by Mr Justice George Birmingham, has reserved judgement and Mulcahy remains on continuing bail.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Cork GP appeals conviction for indecently assaulting teenage girl. Charges or matters: a single charge of indecently assaulting the girl while on call to her family home on December 23, 1989. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

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