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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 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.
Brian Tierney steps down as SDLP councillor over reference for ex-soldier subsequently convicted of rape
Brian Tierney has stepped down as an SDLP councillor days after apologising for providing a reference to a former Irish soldier from Derry who was later convicted of rape.
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.
‘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
Former mayor ‘misled’ over reference for soldier convicted of rape
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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.
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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.
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Family of Kielan Mooney say Brian Tierney was unaware of pending criminal charges when asked for character reference
The family of Kielan Mooney have said Brian Tierney was not told about ‘a pending criminal charge’ or ‘the seriousness of ...