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Sentencing deferred in case of Cork mother who smothered son
Diane Ward attempted to take her own life the night she smothered her 8-year-old son Anthony with a pillow.
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Apr 7th 2014, 2:31 PM
Groups say 'justice was delivered' in Athlone rape case ruling
The Rape Crisis Centre say that the children received support ‘immediately’ and so ‘recovery is now possible’.
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Mar 3rd 2014, 10:13 PM
France scrum-half Morgan Parra to learn Six Nations fate tomorrow
The Clermont number nine attended a disciplinary hearing in Paris this morning.
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Feb 26th 2014, 3:42 PM
Aaron McKenna: Why do the Irish courts not care about women?
Our courts seem to have affected an uncaring view towards violent and sexual crimes against women – allowing offenders to escape jail sentences by simply giving their victims a payoff. It is horrific and unacceptable.
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Feb 1st 2014, 8:00 AM
India to hold vigils to mark anniversary of gang-rape victim's death
The 23-year-old physiotherapy student died this day last year, nearly two weeks after being attacked by a gang of men on a moving bus in Dehli.
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Dec 29th 2013, 10:08 AM
Thomas Byrne to be sentenced this afternoon
The 47-year-old was found guilty in the State’s biggest fraud trial last month.
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Dec 2nd 2013, 1:49 PM
Man sentenced to seven years for attacking police officer with knife
Speaking today after an earlier court hearing, the injured officer said, “I believe this was a fair sentence for fairly nasty and serious offences.”
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Nov 12th 2013, 2:32 PM
‘Accountability and lessons need to be learnt from the deaths of Bray fire men’
The IFESA, local Wicklow councillors and family of the deceased firemen are asking for a full fire service to be rolled out.
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Oct 26th 2013, 7:30 AM
Judge urged to sentence Delhi gang rapists to death
The judge is hearing arguments in a fast-track court as he considers how to punish the men who were found guilty of “cold-blooded murder”.
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Sep 11th 2013, 8:36 AM
Four men convicted in India gang rape case
The four may, who now face the possibility of hanging, are expected to be sentenced tomorrow.
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Sep 10th 2013, 8:22 AM
Column: I saw the pain and terror 'Whitey' Bulger created – he was no Robin Hood
Growing up just a few miles down the road from the Boston neighbourhood where gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger reigned, I saw through the lies that he protected residents from drugs and violence, writes Larry Donnelly.
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Aug 14th 2013, 7:00 AM
Mentally disabled inmate on death row gets stay of execution in the US
The 52-year-old was already serving life in prison for the murder of his girlfriend when he bludgeoned a fellow prisoner to death in 1990.
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Jul 15th 2013, 10:00 PM
36 per cent of prisoners in Irish jails serving at least five years
Just 17 women out of a total of 966 people, are serving sentences of more than seven years, mostly at Mountjoy Prison in Dublin.
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Jul 13th 2013, 8:15 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
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Jun 18th 2013, 4:50 PM
Families of murder victims unhappy with sentencing and bail laws
Support group AdVic has called for a number of reforms, including minimum sentences for homicide.
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Jun 18th 2013, 2:24 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…
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Jun 11th 2013, 8:40 AM
Victim devastated as man who raped her when she was 14 ‘walks free’
A man was a given a suspended sentence last week after being found guilty of raping his wife’s sister when she was 14.
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Jun 10th 2013, 10:52 AM
One in five burglars gets five years or more in jail
A new report from the Irish Sentencing Information System says tiger kidnappers attract the highest burglary sentences.
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May 20th 2013, 5:00 PM
OJ Simpson in a last-ditch effort to get new trial
Simpson is serving nine to 33 years in prison for his 2008 conviction in the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room.
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May 16th 2013, 8:10 PM
Accused in Tia Sharp murder sentenced to 38 years in prison
Stuart Hazell unexpectedly changed his plea to guilty yesterday, admitting to killing the 12-year-old before stuffing her body in an attic.
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May 14th 2013, 11:44 AM
Saudi Arabia denies man was sentenced to paralysis
Reports about the cruel and unusual sentence sparked condemnation – but now Saudi authorities say the sentence was never handed down.
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Apr 9th 2013, 10:07 AM
Report looks at 'individualised and discretionary nature' of Irish sentencing
The ISIS report examined the outcomes in 42 cases of manslaughter between 2007 and 2012.
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Mar 19th 2013, 3:51 PM
UPDATE: Man sentenced to life for the murder of Catherine Gowing
Evidence presented to the court suggests that she had been tied up and raped before being murdered.
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Feb 25th 2013, 12:22 PM
Column: We owe it to victims to have minimum and mandatory sentencing
The crimes committed against Fiona Doyle and Detective Garda Adrian Donohue deserve sufficient punishment – and the pressure needs to be placed back onto criminals, says criminologist John O’Keefe.
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Jan 30th 2013, 7:00 AM
Analysis: Average sentence for rape is 5 - 7 years
A number of cases involved life sentences, while some saw sentences of two years or less.
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Jan 28th 2013, 1:40 PM
Public to be given more info on sentencing in Irish courts
The Irish Sentencing Information System (ISIS) committee said that it has begun three new initiatives to make more information available.
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Jan 28th 2013, 10:44 AM
Fiona Doyle thanks public for support after abuse ruling
The daughter of Patrick O’Brien, who was first bailed and then jailed for sexually abusing her, gives an emotional interview.
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Jan 26th 2013, 2:24 PM
Fiona Doyle rallies to go ahead in honour of 'every victim' of sexual abuse
A “vindicated” Fiona Doyle will appear on RTE’s Late Late show this evening to speak about her case.
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Jan 25th 2013, 10:13 AM
Column: Fiona Doyle was caught in the crossfire of a war over sentencing
The blame does not lie with one judge but with the inconsistency of the Court of Criminal Appeal, writes Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
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Jan 24th 2013, 9:15 PM
The Evening Fix... now with added photos of unsuspecting commuters
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Jan 24th 2013, 7:58 PM
Shatter "understands people were disturbed" by details in rape case
Patrick O’Brien, who was convicted of raping his daughter Fiona Doyle, had his bail revoked in court today.
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Jan 24th 2013, 12:45 PM
RCNI calls for an end to granting bail after conviction for rape
The Rape Crisis Network Ireland has called for renewed urgency in reforming sentencing and bail practices following this week’s controversial sentencing at a Dublin court.
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Jan 23rd 2013, 10:07 AM
Poll: Should the government review sentencing laws for sexual assaults?
A Labour TD has called for action after a controversial sentencing in Dublin yesterday. So do you think there should be a review of statutory sentencing?
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Jan 22nd 2013, 10:11 AM
The Evening Fix... now with added tips on building a rainbow igloo
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Jan 21st 2013, 7:59 PM
Integration Centre calls for legislation on hate crimes as racism figures rise
They also want to see the introduction of racism as an aggravating factor in sentencing.
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Jan 10th 2013, 12:32 PM
The Evening Fix... now with added ballerinas on the Grand Canal
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Oct 18th 2012, 8:03 PM
Seán Quinn escapes jail – for now – after being found guilty of contempt
The former billionaire was ordered to stop moving assets out of the reach of the bank formerly known as Anglo.
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Jun 29th 2012, 3:12 PM
Column: Child abuse is a serious crime. It deserves a serious punishment.
In Ireland, sentences for child abuse-related crimes are far lower than elsewhere, writes Lisa Collins. So what does this say about our society?
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Mar 7th 2012, 7:30 AM
Judges should be able to specify minimum terms for murder, says law reform group
The Law Reform Commission also says that sentencing for drug and firearm offences should be reviewed.
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Jan 19th 2012, 9:47 AM
Column: Long jail terms don’t work in tackling crime – no matter what ‘common sense’ says
Our prisons are bursting, and yet we continue to lock more people up. To keep communities safe we need a serious rethink, writes Liam Herrick.
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