sexual assault
Former Celtic star Paddy McCourt successfully appeals sexual assault conviction

Former Celtic star Paddy McCourt successfully appeals sexual assault conviction

McCourt was initially found guilty last May. Former Celtic and Northern Ireland footballer Paddy McCourt has successfully appealed against a conviction for sexual assault. The 40-year-old was found guilty last May for sexually touching a woman in a bar in Derry back in January 2022, but McCourt had always denied the allegation. District judge Ted […]

2 years ago

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and racketeering

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and racketeering

One victim said it’s time to “reclaim our names”. Musician R Kelly has officially been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty on eight counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering back in September 2021. The 55-year-old Illinois-born rapper appeared at a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn today (29 June) […]

4 years ago

Second doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients at hospital in Kildare

Second doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients at hospital in Kildare

The doctor allegedly had multiple victims, including a minor. A second doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting patients in a hospital in Kildare. RTÉ Investigates are set to explore the accusations in a special program on Tuesday night (24 May). Three separate investigations were launched at Naas General Hospital last November concerning a number […]

4 years ago