Sex Offender Admits Exposing Himself to Nurses in Hospital

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Cathal Feeney, a 39-year-old sex offender described as "dangerous to women" by police, has admitted to exposing himself to nurses in a hospital. The incident occurred on October 28 last year, when Feeney, who was being escorted by prison staff to the Causeway Hospital, intentionally exposed his private parts despite repeated warnings from nurses. The court heard that Feeney had continued to engage in this behavior, even after being told to stop, and had requested medical attention for a sore penis, which he claimed was not his fault.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cathal Feeney, a 39-year-old sex offender, has admitted to exposing himself to nurses in a hospital incident that occurred on October 28 last year.
  • Feeney had over 60 previous convictions, including sentences for domestic abuse and assaults, and had been described as "dangerous to females" by a police officer.
  • The court heard that Feeney had continued to engage in his behavior despite being warned multiple times, and had even asked for a suppository to be applied by nurses.
  • Defence counsel James Carson conceded that the case warranted a pre-sentence report before District Judge King could pass sentence.
  • Judge King told Feeney that cooperating with probation in the report would be to his advantage, as he was keen to deal with the case in a way that would provide Feeney with help in the community.
  • This is not the first time Feeney has been involved in a high-profile case, as he had previously been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for the sexual assault of a woman he met through an online dating app.

Statistics:

  • 39: The age of Cathal Feeney at the time of the incident
  • 60+: The number of Feeney's previous convictions, including sentences for domestic abuse and assaults
  • 4.5 years: The length of Feeney's previous prison sentence for the sexual assault of a woman he met through an online dating app
  • October 28: The date of the hospital incident
  • December 1: The date set for Feeney's next court appearance

Sources:

  • [1] Belfast Telegraph: Cathal Feeney, described as "dangerous to females", admits exposing himself to nurses in hospital, dated November 18, 2022

Note: The original article does not have exact dates for some sources, therefore they are not included in the sources list.