Jury in Cork fail to reach verdict in indecent assault case against former scout leader

The case against the 74-year-old former scout leader was adjourned until October 27 for mention.

A jury of nine men and three women failed to reach a verdict in the case against a 75-year-old former scout leader for indecently assaulting a boy scout about 35 years ago.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin discharged the jury after approximately three hours of deliberation and said to them: “We all live to fight another day. Thank you for your time.” The case was adjourned until October 27 for mention.