NUNS WHO 'VIOLENTLY' ATTACKED CHILDREN IN CARE AVOID JAIL
Two nuns who admitted abusing children at a care home in the 70s and 80s have avoided jail sentences.
Marie O'Gorman, 79, and Mary McGuire, 68, targeted eight vulnerable children at Nazareth House in Glasgow's Cardonald area.
Both pleaded guilty to various charges earlier this month - including what a sheriff described as "violent" attacks.
They hit children with belts, a hairbrush and a slipper.
Sheriff Louise Arrol KC imposed a probation order on both women, despite the custodial threshold being met.
The sentencing - which includes both women paying £1,000 to each victim - was an appropriate alternative to jail.
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orman, 79, and Mary McGuire, 68, targeted eight vulnerable children at Nazareth House in Glasgow's Cardonald area. Both pleaded guilty to various charges earlier this month - including what a sheriff described as "violent" attacks. They ...
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Sheriff Louise Arrol KC imposed a probation order on both women, despite the custodial threshold being met
