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State solicitor tells trial she has no idea how "disgruntled" person would know personal details
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, State solicitor Eve Doherty, aged 49, denied harassing DPP directing officer Elizabeth Howlin between September 2011 and March 2013 and refuting claims that Howlin was perverting justice. Doherty said she had no idea how a "disgruntled" person could know Howlin's personal details, noting that Howlin's role involved deciding on prosecutions. Howlin testified that letters and emails sent to her home, workplace and GP called her a "corrupt bitch" and "incompetent useless hobbit," alleging she was a political appointee who would "pull" files to protect government associates. She denied the allegations, stating they were untrue but contained true personal details. Doherty's counsel, Michael O'Higgins SC, insisted the accusations were unfounded and that the system was often "rigged" against those not prosecuted. The case remains before Judge Melanie Greally and a jury. The unnamed accused pleaded guilty and had the case struck out.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State solicitor tells trial she has no idea how "disgruntled" person would know personal details. Charges or matters: the offence. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Struck out
When:
- September 2011 Other
- March 2013 Other
- September 2016 Other
- March 2012 Other
- 2017-07-12 Publication
Why: She said that gardaí told her not to be concerned because the man was not a violent person and wasn't dangerous. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the offence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Struck out
Outcome: Struck out
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