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.
Family of rapist Irish soldier say mayor ‘misled’ into providing character reference
The family of an Irish soldier jailed for rape has said that the former mayor of Derry was “misled” into providing a character reference for him.
Family of convicted rapist say SDLP councillor was ‘misled’ into providing court reference
The family of an Irish solider who was jailed for raping a fellow member of the Irish Defence Forces has released a statement saying an SDLP councillor who provided a court reference was “misled”.
Hanna defends SDLP handling of councillor over court reference
The leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) has defended their handling of a councillor who gave a court reference for a man jailed for rape. Claire Hanna said the SDLP "equivocated in no way" in its response to Brian Tierney's reference for Irish soldier Kielan Mooney.
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.
Family of soldier jailed for rape apologises to former Mayor over character reference
The family of a soldier from Derry jailed for rape has issued an apology to a former Mayor who provided him with a character reference.
Tearful ex-SDLP mayor apologises over reference for rapist soldier
A former mayor at the centre of a controversy over a court reference for a convicted rapist made an emotional apology at a council meeting amid calls for him to resign.
Councillor 'regrets' reference for soldier later jailed for rape
A Londonderry councillor has apologised for giving a court reference for an Irish soldier who was jailed for rape.
Family of soldier convicted of rape say SDLP councillor 'misled' into providing character reference
The family of a soldier from Londonderry convicted of rape says an SDLP councillor was 'misled' into providing a character reference. | UTV News
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 ...
Survivor of rape by Derry soldier Kielan Mooney says she feels safer now attacker is behind bars
Her comments come as Cllr Brian Tierney has stood down as an SDLP councillor after he gave a character reference in defence ...
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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.