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Taylor withdraws several allegations
2018-05-30
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
In a tribunal hearing on 30 May 2018, former Sunday Independent editor Ann Harris explained that she had investigated an allegation of sexual abuse against Garda whistle‑blower Sergeant Maurice McCabe in 2013 and found it groundless. She said the DPP had directed no prosecution after a Garda investigation. Harris also reported that she had not dealt with Garda press officer Superintendent David Taylor or Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan, and that she had shut down a repeated allegation she had investigated. She described an editorial conference where rumours about McCabe were discussed, noting that the story could never be published for legal reasons. Harris said the allegations were "vague" and "inappropriate", and that the tribunal was examining whether a Garda campaign had smeared McCabe. The hearing focused on the status of the allegations and the lack of evidence supporting them.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taylor withdraws several allegations. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- September 2014 Other
- 2018-05-30 Publication
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Hearing Or Decision
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