Jacintha McSherry O'Connor took the stand in her Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial today and denied the allegations against her
A teacher accused of indecently assaulting a male student 38 years ago has told a jury she never had sexual relations of any kind with the child.Ms McSherry O'Connor of The Mullins, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecently assaulting a child on dates between June 1 and September 1, 1985. She was aged between 24 and 25 at the time, and he was 13.
When asked if she indecently assaulted the boy while in Spain or in his home as is alleged, Ms McSherry O'Connor replied: “No, I did not.” She said the boy occasionally walked her home as far as the local shops. She said she was “disappointed” he had followed her all the way home as she hadn't wanted him to know where she lived.
Prosecution counsel asked Ms McSherry O'Connor why the complainant would lie. The court heard he has been “steadfast” throughout and “didn't waver” in his allegations. “He has no reason to make this up,” Mr McCormack said. “I don't know,” replied Ms McSherry O'Connor.
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