Medical expert 'shocked' by allegations retired surgeon masturbated boy during examination, court hears

A medical expert told the trial of a retired surgeon accused of groping a number of boys in his care that he was “shocked” by allegations of a teenager being masturbated during an examination.

Michael Shine (86) of Ballsbridge, Dublin has pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 13 charges of indecent assault allegedly committed during medical examinations at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth and at two private clinics in Drogheda.