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Five years in jail for woman who assaulted elderly priest in his home

A woman who assaulted an 86-year-old priest in his own home has been sentenced to five years in prison at Kilkenny Circuit Court.

Five years in jail for woman who assaulted elderly priest in his home

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020 - 13:56

A woman who assaulted an 86-year-old priest in his own home has been sentenced to five years in prison at Kilkenny Circuit Court.

Geraldine Sutton, of Kilcohan Park, Waterford admitted burglary at the Parochial House in Coon, Castlecomer, on August 18, 2018.

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Courts Court case Place: Kilkenny Circuit Court Place: Kilcohan Park Place: Waterford Place: Coon Person: Geraldine Sutton Person: John Delaney Person: Garda Padraig Person: Keegan Person: Sutton Person: Cormac Quinn

<p>Sentencing was adjourned until October 8 for the judge to consider the ramifications of applying the Probation Act. Judge Hughes also asked prosecuting counsel John Griffin to provide clarity on that issue and how it would impact Garda vetting. File picture: Derick Hudson</p>

Garda Superintendent cleared of assault, but charged with public order offence

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