Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5271Indecent assault; gross indecency (child sexual abuse) · Co. Carlow

Man abused as a child says trial cross-examination felt like being abused again

William Edgill, who was abused as a child by Leon Elam Wolff, said cross-examination at Wolff's trial felt like being abused all over again. Wolff was sentenced to 2½ years in prison with a further year suspended after a jury found him guilty of indecent assault and gross indecency.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Aug
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatWilliam Edgill was a victim of child sexual abuse. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereWolff is from Agharue, Bilboa, Co Carlow. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe abuse took place between July 1976 and October 1980. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA jury found Wolff guilty on 20 counts of indecent assault and 18 counts of gross indecency. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtWolff's senior counsel disclosed sensitive medical information about Mr Edgill during cross-examination. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceWolff was sentenced last June to 2½ years in prison, with a further year suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said the disclosure was a mistake by a very capable and fair minded lawyer. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherEdgill waived his right to anonymity. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said the use of sensitive notes can lead to retraumatisation of victims. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Aug2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who saw abuser jailed says trial was ‘like being abused all over again’

    Covers the sentencing of Wolff and the victim's account of cross-examination. Adds the sentence, the jury verdict, the disclosure of sensitive medical information during cross-examination, and the judge's comments on retraumatisation and monitoring of counselling notes.

    victim, William Edgill, male, irish (judged from name)William Edgillconvicted, Leon Elam Wolff, 70, male, namedLeon Elam Wolff