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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6815Sexual assault · Co. Dublin

Former judge convicted of sex assaults remains eligible for pension

Gerard O’Brien, a former Circuit Court judge, was convicted of sexually assaulting six males in offences between 1991 and 1997. His resignation has been confirmed, and sentencing is adjourned to March 4th.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted10 Jan
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGerard O’Brien, a former Circuit Court judge, was convicted of sexually assaulting six males. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereO’Brien worked as a teacher at a second-level school in Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences occurred between 1991 and 1997. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtO’Brien was convicted on December 22nd. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSentencing is adjourned to March 4th, when victim-impact statements are expected. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Minister for Justice confirmed O’Brien’s resignation. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO’Brien's victims were aged between 17 and 24. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThere is no legal provision for judges’ pensions to be withheld or refused. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2024
    Convictedirishtimes.com, first report
    Former judge convicted of sex assaults still eligible for his pension

    Reports O'Brien's resignation, his eligibility for a judicial pension, and the adjourned sentencing date. Offences occurred at a Co Dublin second-level school.

    convicted, Gerard O'Brien, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gerard O'Brienvictim, 17 to 24, male