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20/03/2013
Christian Brother Denies Sexual Abuse Charges
A former Christian Brother and retired teacher has pleaded not guilty at Galway Circuit Criminal Court to six charges of indecent assault.
The 73-year-old is charged with the sexual abuse of a young boy at St Joseph's Industrial School in Letterfrack between 30 August 1965 and 4 April 1967.
The trial is expected to last two to three days and several garda witnesses from the Letterfrack and Clifden areas are due to give evidence.
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The 73-year-old is charged with the sexual abuse of a young boy at St Joseph's Industrial School in Letterfrack between 30 August 1965 and 4 April 1967.
The trial is expected to last two to three days and several garda witnesses from the Letterfrack and Clifden areas are due to give evidence.
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