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Singing tutor admits porn charges | Singing tutor admits porn charges |
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One of Northern Ireland's best known singing tutors has been given a 12 month suspended sentence for accessing indecent images of children. | One of Northern Ireland's best known singing tutors has been given a 12 month suspended sentence for accessing indecent images of children. |
Aubrey William McClintock, 49, of Greenfield Park, Armagh, admitted 16 charges after US law enforcement agencies contacted the PSNI. | Aubrey William McClintock, 49, of Greenfield Park, Armagh, admitted 16 charges after US law enforcement agencies contacted the PSNI. |
They discovered McClintock had used his credit card to access websites which had pornographic images of children. | They discovered McClintock had used his credit card to access websites which had pornographic images of children. |
McClintock will now be placed on the sex offenders register. | McClintock will now be placed on the sex offenders register. |
In addition he will not be allowed to have access to the internet in his home and he will have to inform the parents of potential pupils of his conviction. | In addition he will not be allowed to have access to the internet in his home and he will have to inform the parents of potential pupils of his conviction. |
Armagh council said it suspended Aubrey McClintock as soon as it became aware of the police investigation into his conduct. | |
"Neither Mr McClintock, nor any of the relevant statutory agencies, made us aware of the case pending against him," said a spokesman. | |
"We were informed of the charges against Mr McClintock through informal channels and after confirming the charges, we suspended him within 24 hours. | |
"The council progressed this case in accordance with all our procedures and Mr McClintock was dismissed from the council in June 2007 following an internal investigation." |
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