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Former judge Gerard O’Brien's conviction for sexually abusing six young men upheld

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Fiona Magennis
Former judge Gerard O’Brien's conviction for sexually abusing six young men upheld
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The Irish Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former judge Gerard O'Brien for the sexual abuse of six young men during his time as a teacher. O'Brien's appeal, which claimed the original trial judge's instructions were biased, was rejected by the court.

A former Circuit Court judge has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction for attempted rape and the sexual abuse of six young men when he was a teacher 30 years ago.

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