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Soldier who raped teenager spared jail due to life-limiting condition

Soldier who raped teenager spared jail due to life-limiting condition
BBC Scotland Friday 17 July 2026, 13:38 UTC 1 min read
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Shaun McKenna was diagnosed with the degenerative condition Huntington's Disease in 2022.

Shaun McKenna was diagnosed with the degenerative condition Huntington's Disease in 2022.
Shaun McKenna (PERSON) Huntington (LOCATION)
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