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Woman apologises over threatening social media posts
Summary
Esther Esabod Aboderin, a defendant from Leixlip, Co Kildare, appeared before the High Court to address allegations of defamatory and threatening social media posts directed at applicant Rosala Uvbi Mku-Atu. Before Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds, Ms Aboderin issued a sworn undertaking not to repeat any defamatory or threatening remarks regarding the applicant. Counsel for the applicant, Thomas Hogan SC, noted that while the defendant had removed her own posts, concerns remained regarding third-party content on other platforms. The defendant's counsel, Rory Kennedy BL, stated his client had complied with previous removal orders but could not control material posted by others. Consequently, the application to continue the injunction was adjourned generally, with permission granted to re-enter the matter if issues arise. The judge warned that any breach of the undertaking could result in imprisonment for contempt. The court also heard that Ms Aboderin was assaulted by unknown persons at the Four Courts on July 31, sustaining cuts and bruises, an incident requiring Garda intervention. The applicant's lawyers stated their client did not condone the assault, and a Garda investigation into that separate incident remains ongoing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman apologises over threatening social media posts. Charges or matters: defamatory and threatening posts. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 31 Incident
- 2019-10-22 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: defamatory and threatening posts (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: adjourned generally
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