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Former Teacher and Priest Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse in Ireland and Croatia
An 83-year-old former teacher from Donegal, Ireland, Patrick Sharkey, has been sentenced to 6½ years in prison for 132 charges of child sexual abuse spanning a quarter-century. Separately, a priest in Croatia was also convicted of child sexual abuse, highlighting ongoing issues of abuse in both regions.
18 Jun, 16:20 — 18 Jun, 20:21
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irish-timesHigh71d ago
Former teacher told he ‘might die in prison’ at sentencing for child sex abuse
Patrick Sharkey (83) given 6½ years for 132 charges of abuse spanning a quarter of a century
By Chris McNulty
Read full article →the-journal71d ago
Former Donegal teacher who sexually abused 19 boys over 25-year period is jailed
Patrick Sharkey (83) was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for a total of 132 charges.
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First report: index-hr · 18 Jun, 12:01|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h
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