74-year-old Bernard Swaine convicted and sentenced to six years for 31 counts of indecent assault on a young boy in the 1980s.

74-year-old Bernard Swaine was convicted and sentenced to six years in prison for 31 counts of indecent assault on a young boy in the 1980s. Victim Alan Dunne waived his anonymity, detailing the abuse's lasting impact on his life, including depression, anxiety, and self-loathing. The court recognized the serious long-term consequences of the abuse and praised Dunne's "survivor statement."

April 10, 2024
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