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Irishman fears family will be homeless after unprovoked attack

Bronx assault left him unable to work, enduring multiple brain surgeries

JAMES CARROLL,

IrishCentral.com Contributing Writer

Published Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 1:24 PM

Updated Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 10:50 AM

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Cheryl and Barry McCormack with their young sons Patrick and Aiden before the attack

Photo by McCormack Family

McCormack and his wife attribute his sentencing to the lax culture of the Bronx district attorney’s office. According to a New York Daily news probe they decline to prosecute more cases than other DA offices in New York City.

McCormack wants justice about all else. He said “Basically, [O'Shea] has gotten away with it, and we're trying to get on and push forward, but..." he trailed off. "The injustice we feel is there."

To contact or donate to the McCormacks at chernic12@ aol.com.

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joycean | Oct 06, 2011, 09:02 AM EDT

I agree with Barneykx. Why are they still here? What makes them think they will ever get any money from Shea? And how long would it take? Since neither of them can work, they should go back to Ireland.

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BARNEYKX | Oct 05, 2011, 05:07 PM EDT

they should come back to Ireland and get free housing plus social security benefits,sickness benefit which he will qualify for, family allowance child benefit etc etc

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Searlit | Oct 05, 2011, 03:58 PM EDT

This verdict makes no sense. Sad for this nice family. There's a link at the end of the article, if you want to donate.

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canadianirish | Oct 05, 2011, 02:59 PM EDT

How awful. Perhaps a family member could set up a donation page. Here in Canada, we would set up a bank account and let people donate directly to that account. Perhaps a family member could get the ball rolling.

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millstreet | Oct 05, 2011, 01:52 PM EDT

where are the Irish people of New York???? They should be supporting this young family with benefits and donations. They could also ask other Irish communities to help...there will always be help...

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TiocfaidhArmani | Oct 05, 2011, 12:28 PM EDT

How would someone like me send them money? I'd like to donate.

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colkelley | Oct 05, 2011, 10:00 AM EDT

The physical injuries caused by the assault qualify the charge to be FELONY assault. This was a case of a lazy Prosecutor who was willing to let this thug "cop a plea" so he did not have to spend a day in court. Shameful.

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firinne | Oct 05, 2011, 12:18 AM EDT

This is a sad, sad tale, where Barry McCormack and his wee family must face an uncertain future. However, I think the major looser here will be that amadán Cornelius O’Shea. He will probably face a very unrewarding future as a halfwit bully who will probably be knocked senseless himself, or even worst! I hope the community or perhaps the various agencies in New York might see it in their hearts to help this family? At any rate, God’s speed to them, and I’ll even send a prayer of to the halfwit as well. He’ll certainly need all the help that he can get! Slan

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