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Michael McMonagle: Ex-Sinn Féin press officer jailed for sex offenes

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Michael McMonagle jailed for nine months in custody and nine months on licence.

The former Sinn Féin press officer pleaded guilty to 14 charges relating to child sex offences.

He had already been placed on the sexual offenders register after an earlier court appearance.

The 43-year-old originally faced 15 charges, including attempting to incite two children to engage in sexual activity.

He was also accused of 13 counts of attempted sexual communication with a child.

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informal

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English

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