Michael Dunn jailed for sexual assault during Ireland holiday

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Michael Dunn was jailed for nine months for sexual assault at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 5 February 2017. The offences occurred during a holiday in Ireland involving a 12-year-old boy, according to the report.

Dunn pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault. He indicated that he would appeal the sentence, but the judge refused bail pending the appeal.

The court heard that the abuse had a lasting impact on the victim. The judge took Dunn’s guilty plea and subsequent conduct into account when sentencing him.