Coach’s Trial Nears Verdict | Dublin News

A 77-year-old former sports coach faces 79 charges of indecent assault and attempted rape spanning decades, but has already pleaded guilty to five counts. The jury began deliberations after the judge dismissed 33 charges due to insufficient evidence, leaving 41 counts for consideration. Prosecutors argue the old allegations still matter, citing the guilty pleas as proof of patterned abuse, while the defense questions the investigation’s rigor and inconsistencies in victim testimony. Jurors spent over an hour deliberating Wednesday and are expected to return Thursday for a verdict. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3d48449c801f8df3