The woman alleged Mr Jackson had vaginally raped her while Mr Olding orally raped her in Mr Jackson’s bedroom during a nightclub after-party. StatementsOutside court, Mr Jackson emerged with his solicitor to make a short statement to the gathered reporters thanking the judge and jury. His solicitor Joe McVeigh made a much longer statement, criticising the complainant, the police and social media. The IRFU released a short statement later “noting” the verdict and stating a review will be conducted into the men’s behaviour. She also rejected Mr McVeigh’s assertion that the decision to prosecute Mr Jackson was driven by the fact he was a well-known figure.

Source: The Irish Times March 29, 2018 00:00 UTC