Retired surgeon Michael Shine sentenced to four years in jail for sexual abuse of patients
One victim called it a “good day for me and for all victims of abuse”.
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One victim called it a “good day for me and for all victims of abuse”.
Patrick Cusack told the court he had not had a proper night’s sleep in 45 years.
Shine was yesterday found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over a period of three decades.
Judge Martin Nolan adjourned the matter until 22 February next for sentencing.
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
Michael Shine (86) has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the thirteen charges allegedly committed.
Shine performed surgery on the teenager’s appendix at Lourdes hospital in 1971 when he was aged 13.
Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the thirteen charges of indecent assault.
The teenager was hit by a car in 1972, and required surgery on his knee. Michael Shine was his consultant during his stay in hospital.
Michael Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty to the thirteen charges allegedly committed.
Michael Shine had pleaded not guilty to eight counts of indecently assaulting six patients.
Lawyers for the retired surgeon had previously claimed that imprisoning him would kill him.
The jury of four men and eight women returned majority guilty verdicts today.
The jury will continue deliberating on three further counts tomorrow.
Retired surgeon Michael Shine (85) denies eight charges of indecently assaulting teenage boys.
The fifth complainant told the court that when he was 15, he shouted out to a crowded hallway after his examination.
Michael Shine is a retired surgeon accused of indecently assaulting patients.
Some of the charges date back 50 years.
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