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Trial
George Gibney found guilty of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s
The jury delivered a verdict at the Central Criminal Court this afternoon.
Xbox
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the heat
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red card
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Hero's welcome
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Hero's welcome
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red card
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Trial
George Gibney found guilty of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s
The jury delivered a verdict at the Central Criminal Court this afternoon.
The 77-year-old former swimming coach was found guilty of 39 out of 40 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape.
The offences occurred on dates between 1971 and 1981, when the four complainants were aged between eight and 15.
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