77-Year-Old Coach Faces Historic Abuse Trial | Cork News

A 77-year-old former sports coach stands trial for 73 additional counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape, charges stemming from alleged abuse spanning the 1970s and early 1980s. He initially faced 79 charges but has pleaded guilty to five counts related to the first complainant. During questioning, he denied knowing some accusers, even claiming one was never in his house and questioning if another had changed her name. The prosecution detailed graphic allegations including forced oral sex and attempted rape, while the defense maintains not guilty pleas for most charges. The jury has heard the prosecution’s case and is set to reconvene Tuesday under the direction of Mr Justice Mícheál OHiggins. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c377dfec4580494d