Personal trainer at Mullingar gym convicted of sexual assault
Shane Flynn, 35, owner of a Mullingar clinic, was convicted of sexual assault after inappropriately touching a client seeking back pain relief. The investigation also revealed 18 hours of footage showing Flynn secretly filming 35 women during massages, raising further concerns about his conduct and abuse of trust within his practice.
Taxi driver who sexually assaulted teenage passenger handed five and a half year sentence
Naveed Rana, a Dublin taxi driver, was sentenced to five and a half years for the assault of an 18-year-old woman after a night out. The court heard how Rana took advantage of the victim’s trust, driving erratically and assaulting her before being apprehended due to her quick actions in reporting the incident to Garda.
A former teacher and judge, Gerard O’Brien misused his disability to sexually assault students
Gerard O’Brien, a former judge and teacher, has been found guilty of attempted rape and eight counts of sexual assault, using his disability to manipulate and abuse students at CBC Monkstown in Dublin.
Penneys security guard sentenced for sexually assaulting teenage customer
Dublin security guard Abdul Rahman Mohammed, 35, gets five years for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old at Penneys, Dundrum. Victim shoplifted; Mohammed demanded money after assault.
11-year prison sentence for Kildare man who locked his ex in a car to viciously beat her
Anthony Mockler, a Kildare man, receives an 11-year prison term for a vicious attack on his ex-partner, leaving her permanently scarred. Despite a history of violence, he faces stringent conditions upon release.
Former Dublin school rugby coach admits sexual abuse of 23 victims
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29-year-old man on trial for sexual assault at crèche
A twenty-nine-year-old man who worked at a crèche in Leinster has pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of sexual assault that happened between February 2015 and December 2016. He is accused of sexually assaulting four young girls who were between the ages of five and eight years old at the time of the assault. The […]
Sexual abuse lawsuits caused Boy Scouts of America to file for bankruptcy
With almost 2.2 million members aged between 7 and 21 and nearly 1 million volunteers in local councils, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), founded in 1910, is one of the largest non-profit youth organisations in the United States. Former presidents of the BSA include ex-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former Secretary of Defence […]
The additional 80 claims recently announced may only be the tip of the iceberg
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Sexual Abuse Allegations in Scouting Ireland
Sexual Abuse Allegations in Scouting Ireland As with any profession involving the care of children, Scouting Ireland must adhere to strict guidelines regarding Garda vetting of volunteers, both senior and junior, to ensure the safety of the children in their care. In recent news, four senior Scouting Ireland figures have stood down from their positions […]
Government opposition to Fianna Fáil motion on abuse victim redress
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