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Garda investigation continuing into Four Courts fraca
Summary
Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds adjourned a defamation action between Rosala Uvbi Mku-Atu and Ester Esabod Aboderin to a date later this month. The plaintiff, a London-based businesswoman, alleged that the defendant, who resides in Leixlip, Co Kildare, breached a previous High Court order by publishing a social media post in mid-August wishing her "a sudden death." Counsel for the defendant contested the alleged breach, noting that Facebook had frozen the client's account, preventing the removal of the post. The defendant also reported an ongoing Garda investigation into an assault she suffered at the Four Courts in July, where she claimed to have sustained cuts and bruises. While the plaintiff's legal team stated their client did not condone the violence, the judge expressed concern over the potential injunction breach. She directed the defendant's lawyers to immediately contact Facebook to unfreeze the account and remove the material. The judge accepted an undertaking from the defendant not to post further material about the plaintiff and warned of the serious consequences of breaching court orders. The matter was adjourned, with the judge thanking Gardaí for their attendance during the hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda investigation continuing into Four Courts fraca. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- July 31st Incident
- 2019-10-08 Publication
Why: Counsel said a post could not be removed from Facebook because Facebook had frozen his client's account. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: adjournment
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Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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