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# Contempt

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2022
# Explainer
Explainer: Contempt of court and the potential for an indefinite prison term
Ireland’s contempt of court laws are derived from the ancient Common Law catalogue of past case law.
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Sep 11th 2022, 8:30 AM
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# Contempt
Capitol riot panel votes to hold ex-White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt
He failed to comply with a subpoena to appear before the 6 January congressional select committee last week.
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Oct 20th 2021, 6:56 AM
# Courts
Contempt of court proceedings against Facebook, Twitter over Kriegel killers' identities struck out
A court hear today that “alarming posts” on social media are causing considerable distress to Boy A’s family.
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Nov 22nd 2019, 12:43 PM
# Tick tock
Taoiseach says risk of no-deal Brexit is 'relatively low' but preparations will continue
Judges will decide tomorrow if the unsigned letter sent by Boris Johnson asking for a Brexit extension puts the PM in contempt of court.
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Oct 20th 2019, 8:03 PM
# Cabragh Bridge
Couples face the prospect of being jailed for contempt unless they vacate unofficial halting site
The court heard that the defendants have been offered alternative accommodation.
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Jul 31st 2019, 6:30 PM
# Contempt
Irish Daily Mail fined €25,000 over front page headline published during Ana Kriegel trial
Mr Justice Paul McDermott said there was “no effective editorial control over the manner in which the story was conveyed to the public”.
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Jul 8th 2019, 1:54 PM
# Freed
Whistleblower Chelsea Manning released from US prison
Manning was jailed in early March for refusing to testify in a grand jury investigation .
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May 10th 2019, 11:41 AM
# william barr
Democrats move to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt over Mueller report
William Barr had until 9am today to provide an un-redacted version of the report.
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May 6th 2019, 3:45 PM
# House Of Commons
After bruising Brexit-vote defeats, Theresa May to publish legal advice today
The opposition is attempting to have the legal advice published in full.
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Dec 5th 2018, 7:10 AM
# Explainer
Why is Theresa May facing accusations of contempt in the House of Commons?
The last time an MP was expelled from parliament for contempt was in 1947 – and that’s an interesting story in itself.
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Dec 4th 2018, 2:19 PM
# High Court
Mother leaves prison after purging contempt in €1m property repossession case
The woman, whose teenage children had resided at the property, was jailed by the High Court on 27 April.
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Aug 28th 2018, 3:53 PM
# PSNI
Two people questioned after woman in rugby rape trial allegedly named on social media
It is an offence to publicly name the complainant in a rape trial, who is legally entitled to anonymity.
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Mar 30th 2018, 5:19 PM
# Detroit
Michigan mother jailed for a week for refusing to vaccinate her son
Rebecca Bredow said that to do so would go against her beliefs.
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Oct 5th 2017, 8:27 AM
# Contempt
Omagh bombing suspects face jail after failing to disclose their assets
The information had been sought by relatives of the 29 bomb victims.
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Oct 1st 2015, 6:40 AM
# Contempt
Germany's Mario Götze was not impressed with this journalist's question
The world champions have failed to maintain the form that saw them win the World Cup last summer.
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Oct 12th 2014, 9:03 PM
# Contempt
Paul Kimmage reacts to Cycling Ireland's nomination of Pat McQuaid
Needless to say, he’s delighted for his old pal.
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Apr 13th 2013, 2:17 PM
# James Bulger
Contempt action to be taken over photos of 'James Bulger's killers'
Individuals who posted material purporting to show the notorious Jon Venables and Robert Thompson face prosecution by the British government.
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Feb 27th 2013, 10:30 AM
# Quinns
PHOTOS: Seán Quinn Jr visits his father after first night in Mountjoy
Seán Quinn has spent the first night of his nine-week sentence for contempt of court in Mountjoy Prison.
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Nov 3rd 2012, 1:17 PM
# Sean Quinn
Sean Quinn to face High Court again today
New evidence is expected to be presented to court by Quinn’s new legal team. The proceedings could end in court for Seán Quinn.
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Nov 1st 2012, 9:00 AM
# need to know
The Evening Fix... now with added Shane Ross haircut
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Oct 19th 2012, 7:59 PM
# need to know
The Evening Fix: Sunday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Aug 5th 2012, 8:06 PM
# Quinns
Supporters to hold Cavan rally for Quinn family
Supporters of the family will hold a rally in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan on Sunday seeking the withdrawal of contempt orders.
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Jul 26th 2012, 10:04 PM
# Quinn
Seán Quinn’s son and nephew jailed for three months
An arrest warrant was earlier issued for Peter Daragh Quinn after he failed to show up in court today.
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Jul 20th 2012, 3:57 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Jun 26th 2012, 4:51 PM
# quinn versus anglo
Sean Quinn found guilty of contempt of court
The judge described Sean Quinn as “evasive and uncooperative” and said on a number of occasions he embarked on “lengthy criticisms of Anglo” rather than answering questions.
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Jun 26th 2012, 11:36 AM
# old scores
Tough call: Previous editions of Clermont v Leinster
Contempt is a strong word, but there is plenty of familiarity between these giants of European rugby.
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Apr 29th 2012, 11:12 AM
# Baggy pants
Alabama man jailed for three days for wearing saggy trousers
The 20-year-old was given a three-day sentence for contempt of court after showing up to enter a plea on a separate charge.
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Apr 12th 2012, 3:16 PM
# Pakistan
Pakistani Prime Minister charged with contempt
The Supreme Court had ordered the PM to reopen an old corruption case against the president – but he refused.
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Feb 13th 2012, 9:19 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In tonight’s fix: Warnings over mortgage interest relief, Phil Hogan’s website woes, Vita Cortex owner “can’t move money” – and a solution to modern dinner part complaints?
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Jan 5th 2012, 8:03 PM
# US
Lawyer in Michael Jackson case skips contempt hearing
Legal partner of Dr Conrad Murray appeared on NBC show while the trial was ongoing.
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Nov 15th 2011, 6:39 PM
# Contempt
Daily Mail and the Sun fined £15,000 each for contempt of court
The publications’ websites carried a photograph of a defendant in a murder trial that showed him holding a firearm.
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Jul 20th 2011, 6:42 PM