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The Court of Appeal has rejected an argument by a “deranged monster” convicted of manslaughter, who claimed his partner Amadea McDermott (pic) deliberately stabbed herself to death, that evidence of another woman being in fear of him was prejudicial to his trial.

The Court of Appeal has rejected an argument by a “deranged monster” convicted of manslaughter, who claimed his partner Amadea McDermott (pic) deliberately stabbed herself to death, that evidence of another woman being in fear of him was prejudicial to his trial.
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Richard Satchwell, who kept his wife's body in a secret grave beneath their home for six years while lying to her family and the "people of Ireland" about her disappearance, has been found guilty of her murder by the unanimous verdict of a Central Criminal Court jury.

Richard Satchwell, who kept his wife's body in a secret grave beneath their home for six years while lying to her family and the "people of Ireland" about her disappearance, has been found guilty of her murder by the unanimous verdict of a Central Criminal Court jury.
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Jozef Puska's sister-in-law told gardai she had failed to say that she burned the clothes Jozef was wearing on the day he murdered Ashling Murphy because she was "afraid the whole family would go against me" or that she would end up on the street. courtsnewsireland.ie/sister-in-law-…

Jozef Puska's sister-in-law told gardai she had failed to say that she burned the clothes Jozef was wearing on the day he murdered Ashling Murphy because she was "afraid the whole family would go against me" or that she would end up on the street.

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A woman who was subjected to “years of grooming and abuse” by her older cousin who raped her when they were both children has told him she forgives him. After she jailed the man for three years today, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs said this interaction between the complainant and

A woman who was subjected to “years of grooming and abuse” by her older cousin who raped her when they were both children has told him she forgives him.

After she jailed the man for three years today, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs said this interaction between the complainant and
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A serial offender with 122 previous convictions has been given a "final opportunity" to prove himself with the probation services after a drunken outburst saw him run into traffic following a League of Ireland match at Tallaght Stadium. courtsnewsireland.ie/serial-offende…

A serial offender with 122 previous convictions has been given a "final opportunity" to prove himself with the probation services after a drunken outburst saw him run into traffic following a League of Ireland match at Tallaght Stadium.

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A peace activist who trespassed on a taxiway at Shannon Airport has appealed his conviction, saying that he believed he had to "agitate the issue" to stop what he believed was the "irreparable evil" of ammunition being brought through Ireland. courtsnewsireland.ie/peace-activist…

A peace activist who trespassed on a taxiway at Shannon Airport has appealed his conviction, saying that he believed he had to "agitate the issue" to stop what he believed was the "irreparable evil" of ammunition being brought through Ireland.

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A man who “betrayed” his intellectually disabled adult daughter by engaging in sexual acts with her has been jailed for eight years. courtsnewsireland.ie/he-betrayed-he…

A man who “betrayed” his intellectually disabled adult daughter by engaging in sexual acts with her has been jailed for eight years.

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A woman who was controlled and sexually assaulted by her former partner - who at one point hid in her shed in order to spy on her - has told a court that he caused harm “for his own amusement”. courtsnewsireland.ie/woman-tells-co…

A woman who was controlled and sexually assaulted by her former partner - who at one point hid in her shed in order to spy on her - has told a court that he caused harm “for his own amusement”.

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Members of the elite Army Ranger wing risked their lives when they boarded the MV Matthew in treacherous weather while the crew of the drug-laden vessel manoeuvred to evade capture and escape to the high seas, the Special Criminal Court has heard. courtsnewsireland.ie/great-bravery-…

Members of the elite Army Ranger wing risked their lives when they boarded the MV Matthew in treacherous weather while the crew of the drug-laden vessel manoeuvred to evade capture and escape to the high seas, the Special Criminal Court has heard. 

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A chef has failed to have a Dublin nightclub held liable for the conduct of a colleague who thrust into him with his genital area “as if he was riding a horse” and let out “a loud ‘yee-haw’” in an incident with “undeniable sexual overtones” last year. courtsnewsireland.ie/chef-fails-in-…

A chef has failed to have a Dublin nightclub held liable for the conduct of a colleague who thrust into him with his genital area “as if he was riding a horse” and let out “a loud ‘yee-haw’” in an incident with “undeniable sexual overtones” last year.

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Richard Satchwell is a "master manipulator" who secretly buried his murdered wife under the stairs of their home where he could have "ultimate control" over her, the victim's sister told the Central Criminal Court today as the defendant was sentenced to life in prison. The

Richard Satchwell is a "master manipulator" who secretly buried his murdered wife under the stairs of their home where he could have "ultimate control" over her, the victim's sister told the Central Criminal Court today as the defendant was sentenced to life in prison. 

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A judge has noted that it is the victims of an offender with a “very serious history of violence”, who has been incarcerated from the age of 12 and “likely didn’t get the services he needed” at the time, who are now bearing the consequences in particular. “Your tragedy is now

A judge has noted that it is the victims of an offender with a “very serious history of violence”, who has been incarcerated from the age of 12 and “likely didn’t get the services he needed” at the time, who are now bearing the consequences in particular.

“Your tragedy is now
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A judge has warned that a car can become a “maiming or killing machine if not driven with due regard for all road users, especially pedestrians”. Judge Pauline Codd made the comments while imposing a 17-month suspended prison sentence on a driver who broke a red light and

A judge has warned that a car can become a “maiming or killing machine if not driven with due regard for all road users, especially pedestrians”.

Judge Pauline Codd made the comments while imposing a 17-month suspended prison sentence on a driver who broke a red light and
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John Edward McNicholl (L) and Seamus Christopher O'Kane (R) have been granted leave to appeal their court-ordered extradition to Northern Ireland, where they are wanted to face charges relating to the murder of an RUC officer nearly 50 years ago. courtsnewsireland.ie/pensioners-can…

John Edward McNicholl (L) and Seamus Christopher O'Kane (R) have been granted leave to appeal their court-ordered extradition to Northern Ireland, where they are wanted to face charges relating to the murder of an RUC officer nearly 50 years ago. 

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The sentencing hearing for a garda who admits to impersonating a woman online, inciting two other men to rape her and to having child abuse material has been adjourned after a court was told he has been hospitalised. courtsnewsireland.ie/garda-who-admi…

The sentencing hearing for a garda who admits to impersonating a woman online, inciting two other men to rape her and to having child abuse material has been adjourned after a court was told he has been hospitalised. 

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Lawyers for Sean McGovern (39), who is charged with murder and directing a criminal organisation, have raised a concern about the legality of his extradition to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates last week. courtsnewsireland.ie/sean-mcgovern-…

Lawyers for Sean McGovern (39), who is charged with murder and directing a criminal organisation, have raised a concern about the legality of his extradition to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates last week.

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A violent rapist with a previous conviction for kidnapping who harassed three female Sunday World journalists with explicit emails and threatened to kill them, has been jailed for 11 years. courtsnewsireland.ie/violent-rapist…

A violent rapist with a previous conviction for kidnapping who harassed three female Sunday World journalists with explicit emails and threatened to kill them, has been jailed for 11 years.

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The “author” of a €266k scam which saw false deeds used to change the registered ownership of two properties in Dublin without their legitimate owners' knowledge has been told he faces a prison sentence of three years. courtsnewsireland.ie/author-of-e266…

The “author” of a €266k scam which saw false deeds used to change the registered ownership of two properties in Dublin without their legitimate owners' knowledge has been told he faces a prison sentence of three years.

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"I’ve retreated an awful lot from public life and working in the media, I just felt it wasn’t really worth it. "Women shouldn’t have to be living in fear going to work" - Amanda Brunker today after the violent rapist who threatened and harassed her and other journalists was

"I’ve retreated an awful lot from public life and working in the media, I just felt it wasn’t really worth it. 

"Women shouldn’t have to be living in fear going to work" -  Amanda Brunker today after the violent rapist who threatened and harassed her and other journalists was