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Court Refuses to Name Ex-TD Who Referenced Sex Offender

An Irish court has refused to reveal the identity of a former Teachta Dála (TD) who provided a character reference for a convicted child abuser during the offender's appeal. The judge upheld the anonymity of the former politician despite the appeal being rejected.

21 Apr, 10:19 — 21 Apr, 11:27
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