Family of Derry soldier convicted of rape say SDLP councillor was ‘misled’ into providing character reference
The family of a convicted rapist from Derry say a former SDLP councillor was “misled” into providing him with a character reference. In a statement, relatives of Irish soldier Kielan Mooney said they “fully apologise” to Brian Tierney and his family.
Former SDLP mayor Brian Tierney was ‘misled’ over reference for soldier convicted of rape
The family of an Irish soldier jailed for rape has said that the former mayor of Londonderry was “misled” into providing a character reference for him.
Councillor 'misled' over court reference for rapist
The family of an Irish soldier jailed for rape say the Londonderry councillor Brian Tierney was "misled" into providing a reference for him. Kielan Mooney, 30, of Bloomfield Park, Derry, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years for raping a woman who was a fellow member of the Irish Defence Forces.
‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Apologetic former SDLP councillor ‘misled’ into character reference for rapist speaks of regret
Former Derry and Strabane mayor Brian Tierney speaks after receiving apology from family of soldier convicted of rape
SDLP councillor steps down from party after giving reference for soldier later convicted of rape
A FORMER MAYOR of Derry who provided a character reference for a member of the Irish Defence Forces who was later jailed for rape has announced that he will “step aside as an SDLP councillor”. Brian Tierney apologised last week for providing the reference,
SDLP leader defends councillor over soldier court reference
The SDLP has suspended Brian Tierney who gave a court reference for a man later jailed for rape.
Former mayor ‘misled’ over reference for soldier convicted of rape
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'I made a huge mistake': Brian Tierney apologises at Derry & Strabane Council meeting
Councillor Brian Tierney has apologised to fellow elected members for the “huge, huge mistake” of providing a reference for a former soldier who was later convicted of rape.
Tierney should be 'considering position' - Alliance
Brian Tierney previously apologised for giving a court reference for a man later jailed for rape.
Councillor who quit SDLP over rapist character reference is senior staff member in former leader Colum Eastwood’s office
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