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Contempt of court action against Gemma O'Doherty adjourned
Summary
A contempt of court application against Gemma O'Doherty has been adjourned to February 12th following a hearing in the High Court. The motion, brought by Edel Campbell from Kingscourt, County Cavan, seeks Ms O'Doherty's attachment and possible committal to prison for alleged breach of court orders restraining her from harassing Ms Campbell and from publishing images of Ms Campbell's late son. Ms O'Doherty was not present at Monday's hearing, having reportedly left the jurisdiction. Her solicitors formally withdrew from representing her in the proceedings. The underlying dispute concerns the alleged unauthorised publication of an image of Ms Campbell's son in media controlled by Ms O'Doherty, which the plaintiff claims caused her emotional harm. Ms O'Doherty denies all allegations and intends to contest the contempt claim fully.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Contempt of court action against Gemma O'Doherty adjourned. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 12th Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2021 Other
- 2024-01-22 Publication
Why: Previously, the court heard that Ms Campbell claims she has been harassed by Ms O'Doherty because she has sued the defendant over the alleged unauthorised publication of an image of the plaintiff's late son. Court evidence reported by CNI
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Outcome: Gemma O'Doherty brought before the High Court to answer her alleged refusal to obey a court order not to harass the mother of a young man who died by suicide has been put back to a date in February.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Kingscourt
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