Facebook posts used to clear dentist of sex assault

A DEFENCE solicitor used a woman’s Facebook posts to help clear his dentist client of sexual assault.

Facebook posts used to clear dentist of sex assault

Cork-based Frank Buttimer read one of the female complainant’s posts during his cross-examination of her in Cork District Court on Thursday in an attempt to portray her as a reluctant witness.

The Support After Crime victim support group said last night that it is the first time they have seen such an approach in court.

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