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Irish TimesNews report · Jun 18, 8:21 PM
Former teacher told he ‘might die in prison’ at sentencing for child sex abuse
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Patrick Sharkey (83) given 6½ years for 132 charges of abuse spanning a quarter of a century
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Former teacher told he ‘might die in prison’ at sentencing for child sex abuse
Patrick Sharkey (83) given 6½ years for 132 charges of abuse spanning a quarter of a century
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What happened Patrick Sharkey (83) given 6½ years for 132 charges of abuse spanning a quarter of a century.
The headline split Irish Times frames it as "Former teacher told he ‘might die in prison’ at sentencing for child sex abuse". WCVB Boston (Hearst) frames it as "Former NH state representative sentenced to 33 years for child exploitation".
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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jun 18, 8:50 PM
Former Montgomery Co. babysitter arrested over allegations of child sex abuse, MCSO says
Authorities said 21-year-old Evan Joseph Moore has been a nanny in the area for several years and believe there could be more victims.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 18, 8:39 PM
Former NH state representative sentenced to 33 years for child exploitation
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Stacie Marie Laughton, a former New Hampshire state representative, was sentenced to just over 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of children.
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