Former Olympic Coach Guilty in Ireland | Dublin News

A 77-year-old former Olympic swimming coach, George Gibney, has been found guilty of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape — crimes dating back to the 1970s and 80s. After evading justice for decades by living in Florida, he was extradited to Ireland last year. Though he initially pleaded guilty to five charges, the jury rejected his defense on the remaining counts, delivering a long-awaited verdict for victims who waited years for accountability. Sentencing is set for the end of the month, and his courtroom demeanor has sparked ongoing discussion. This case marks a pivotal moment in Ireland’s reckoning with historic abuse. 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/adb0d505ff8f7d42