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Murder accused teenager claims victim sexually abused him

A Leitrim teenager charged with murdering a 73-year-old man told investigating Gardaí the pensioner had sexually abused him when he was younger, a court heard today.

Murder accused teenager claims victim sexually abused him

Mon, 23 Jul, 2012 - 17:54

A Leitrim teenager charged with murdering a 73-year-old man told investigating Gardaí the pensioner had sexually abused him when he was younger, a court heard today.

Brendan McGovern (aged 19) of Killahurk, Carrigallen has pleaded not guilty to murdering John Golden on October 6, 2010 in Co Cavan.

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