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Retired surgeon Michael Shine sentenced to four years in jail for sexual abuse of patients
One victim called it a “good day for me and for all victims of abuse”.
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Feb 25th 2019, 2:58 PM
Victim of retired surgeon tells court he was given 'a life sentence of pain'
Patrick Cusack told the court he had not had a proper night’s sleep in 45 years.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 4:44 PM
'Michael Shine spoke very, very softly and referred to me as a nice boy most of the time'
Shine was yesterday found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over a period of three decades.
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Feb 9th 2019, 12:05 AM
Retired surgeon Michael Shine found guilty of groping seven boys in his care over three decades
Judge Martin Nolan adjourned the matter until 22 February next for sentencing.
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Feb 8th 2019, 4:26 PM
Retired surgeon accused of groping boys says it's 'unfair' to put alleged events to him at this stage in his life
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
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Feb 6th 2019, 5:10 PM
Retired surgeon accused of groping a number of boys tells jury he has 'some senile dementia'
The trial continues tomorrow before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.
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Feb 5th 2019, 8:03 PM
Man has 'flashbacks' of being masturbated during examination by surgeon, court told
Michael Shine (86) has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the thirteen charges allegedly committed.
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Jan 24th 2019, 7:09 PM
Retired surgeon groped the "privates" of teenager he had operated on weeks earlier, trial told
Shine performed surgery on the teenager’s appendix at Lourdes hospital in 1971 when he was aged 13.
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Jan 23rd 2019, 8:01 PM
Retired surgeon groped boy's genitals during medical examinations, court hears
Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the thirteen charges of indecent assault.
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Jan 22nd 2019, 4:13 PM
Retired surgeon groped 14-year-old patient that he played chess with, trial told
The teenager was hit by a car in 1972, and required surgery on his knee. Michael Shine was his consultant during his stay in hospital.
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Jan 21st 2019, 5:23 PM
Retired surgeon groped genitals of patient (15) while resting his head on his chest, jury hears
Michael Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty to the thirteen charges allegedly committed.
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Jan 17th 2019, 7:31 PM
Consultant found guilty of indecent assault granted bail as he launches appeal
Michael Shine had pleaded not guilty to eight counts of indecently assaulting six patients.
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Dec 21st 2017, 7:49 PM
Retired surgeon guilty of sex attacks on young boys given 20 months in prison
Lawyers for the retired surgeon had previously claimed that imprisoning him would kill him.
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Dec 1st 2017, 7:45 PM
Former surgeon Michael Shine convicted of indecently assaulting teenage patients
The jury of four men and eight women returned majority guilty verdicts today.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 12:50 PM
Michael Shine acquitted of indecently assaulting three teenage patients
The jury will continue deliberating on three further counts tomorrow.
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Nov 1st 2017, 5:58 PM
Retired surgeon claims he 'has no memory' of treating those who accused him of indecent assault
Retired surgeon Michael Shine (85) denies eight charges of indecently assaulting teenage boys.
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Oct 27th 2017, 5:39 PM
Witness tells court he called doctor accused of groping boys a 'dirty b**tard'
The fifth complainant told the court that when he was 15, he shouted out to a crowded hallway after his examination.
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Oct 20th 2017, 9:37 PM
Alleged victim of Michael Shine says he received €70,000 in compensation from Drogheda hospital
Michael Shine is a retired surgeon accused of indecently assaulting patients.
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Oct 18th 2017, 9:40 PM
Retired surgeon Michael Shine to face trial on charges of indecent assault
Some of the charges date back 50 years.
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Jul 12th 2016, 11:34 AM
Government to seek legal advice on Michael Shine abuse allegations
Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells Dáil that he is asking Attorney General for guidance – but an inquiry was not possible because of failed referendum proposal.
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Nov 24th 2011, 7:15 AM