Former priest sees prison sentence for abusing sisters raised to fourteen years

An appellate court extends a former priest's prison sentence for abusing his sisters to 14 years.

An Irish court has increased the prison sentence of a former priest convicted of multiple sexual offences against his three sisters. Richard Brennan, who previously received eight years, will now serve 14 years behind bars. The man admitted to 24 offences committed against his siblings.

• The crimesThe offender admitted to 24 offences against three of his sisters during proceedings.
• The sentenceThe initial prison term of 8 years was extended by an additional 6 years.
• The backgroundThe accused lived in Montana in the United States prior to trial.