Former sports coach on trial for historic sexual abuse
A former sports coach is on trial in Ireland for 79 counts of sexual abuse against four girls between 1971 and 1981. The accused has pleaded guilty to five sample counts but denies the remaining 74 charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights the long-term pursuit of justice for historic sexual abuse survivors and the abuse of authority in sports settings.
A former sports coach has pleaded guilty to five charges of sexually assaulting a girl in the 1970s, but has denied dozens of other similar allegations made against him.
The report provides a straightforward account of court proceedings and charges without emotive language.
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