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Violent fracas in Four Courts

Summary

A defamation action brought by London-based Nigerian businesswoman Rosala Uvbi Mku-Atu against Ester Esabod Aboderin was adjourned to October following a violent incident at the Four Courts. Ms Uvbi Mku-Atu alleges that Ms Aboderin, of Leixlip, Co Kildare, published defamatory and threatening social media posts regarding her businesses and reputation. During the hearing before Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, counsel for the defendant stated that Ms Aboderin had been seriously assaulted by unknown parties outside the court, sustaining cuts and bruises, and that a complaint had been made to the Gardaí. Counsel for the plaintiff, who was not present, stated his client had no knowledge of the individuals involved and did not condone the violence. The judge noted that the Gardaí were investigating the incident and agreed to adjourn the case, with existing interim orders remaining in place until October. These orders, secured previously, require the defendant to remove the alleged comments and prohibit their reporting under Section 33 of the Defamation Act. The court heard that the defendant had removed the comments from platforms under her control, though steps were being taken to address posts on other platforms. The matter was adjourned and not concluded.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Violent fracas in Four Courts. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2019-07-31 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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