Former Fianna Fáil councillor John Hussey jailed for sexually assaulting girl, 8, at sleepover

The injured party, Hannah Beresford, waived her anonymity and was described by Judge Staines as 'a very brave lady'

John Hussey, 67, was sentenced at Cork Circuit Criminal Court where he admitted sexually assaulting the eight-year-old girl on the night of November 1/2, 2003. Picture: Larry Cummins

John Hussey — retired solicitor and former Fianna Fáil chairman of Fermoy Urban District Council — was jailed for five years for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl on a sleepover at his home.

Judge Catherine Staines imposed the sentence of six years on the accused and suspended the last year.