ARMAGH ICE CREAM BOSS SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Eugene Geraghty, the owner of Scoopy’s Sweets & Ice Cream in Armagh, was convicted of sexual harassment after an employee, Alona Forose, publicly accused him of inappropriate behaviour.
She stated that Geraghty had verbally harassed her with lewd comments, physical touching, and even asked her to go topless as part of a game.
The court documents reveal that Geraghty, who was questioned in 2017 about the harassment, was also asked about similar allegations made by other girls in 2013.
The industrial tribunal described these allegations as 'strikingly similar,' and the Court of Appeal upheld a judgment in her favour, awarding her £54,355 in compensation.
Geraghty refused to comment on the case, which has drawn widespread condemnation, with the chief commissioner of the Equality Commission calling it a 'particularly harrowing case.' The court described his evidence as ‘evasive and unconvincing,’ and that he had previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of common assault, receiving a suspended sentence.
The case underscores the importance of tackling sexual harassment in workplaces and ensuring victims are supported.
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Sentenced
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vasive and unconvincing,' and that he had previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of common assault, receiving a suspended sentence. The case underscores the importance of tackling sexual harassment in workplaces and ensuring victim...
Suspended sentence
Geraghty refused to comment on the case, which has drawn widespread condemnation, with the chief commissioner of the Equality Commission calling it a 'particularly harrowing case.' The court described his evidence as 'evasive and unconvincing,' and that he had previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of common assault, receiving a suspended sentence
