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'A sad day for the reputation of the Christian Brothers': teacher (85) abused terrified boys

Summary

Jack Manning, aged 85, a former Christian Brother, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for nine counts of indecent assault on four pupils aged six to eight at Westland Row CBS in the early 1970s. The offences, mainly between September 1972 and June 1973, involved Manning approaching boys to the front of the class, unzipping their trousers, and fondling their genitals. One victim was abused as late as June 1975. The four men, now in their sixties, gave victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing, describing fear, shame and long‑term emotional damage. Manning pleaded guilty to the first charge and admitted the facts of the prosecution case. He was sentenced to two years for the first count and an additional year for the fifth count, to be served consecutively. Manning left the Christian Brothers in 1977 and has since expressed remorse. The judge described his conduct as morally reprehensible and a severe breach of trust.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'A sad day for the reputation of the Christian Brothers': teacher (85) abused terrified boys. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 1972 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 1973 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 1975 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-07-26 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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