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Briege Meehan was married to the late north Belfast republican Martin Meehan
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A former Sinn Fein councillor and widow of one of the most senior IRA leaders in Belfast is to be charged with cruelty and sexual offences.
Briege Meehan was suspended by the party after she was interviewed by police about allegations made by her stepdaughter Mary in February 2009.
Mary, the daughter of the late north Belfast republican Martin Meehan, claims to have been abused by Briege Meehan more than 30 years ago.
Briege Meehan denies any wrongdoing.
On Saturday, Mary Meehan spoke to the Irish News and criticised the length of time it was taking the Public Prosecution Service to decide whether to bring charges against her stepmother.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Briege Meehan was married to the late north Belfast republican Martin Meehan Related stories
A former Sinn Fein councillor and widow of one of the most senior IRA leaders in Belfast is to be charged with cruelty and sexual offences.
Briege Meehan was suspended by the party after she was interviewed by police about allegations made by her stepdaughter Mary in February 2009.
Mary, the daughter of the late north Belfast republican Martin Meehan, claims to have been abused by Briege Meehan more than 30 years ago.
Briege Meehan denies any wrongdoing.
On Saturday, Mary Meehan spoke to the Irish News and criticised the length of time it was taking the Public Prosecution Service to decide whether to bring charges against her stepmother.
This article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.