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Woman who admitted killing her 8-year-old son has sentencing adjourned
Summary
Diane Ward, 45, of Charleville, pleaded guilty to manslaughter of her eight‑year‑old son on 3 September 2012. She was due to be sentenced at the Central Criminal Court on 24 March 2014, but the hearing was adjourned for two weeks. Prosecutor Timothy O'Leary said the status remained unchanged and requested an additional week before sentencing. Defender Mary Rose Gearty noted the case had already been adjourned several times. Justice Paul Carney set the new sentencing date for 7 April. Diane Ward pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman who admitted killing her 8-year-old son has sentencing adjourned. Charges or matters: murder but guilty of manslaughter of her son on 3 September 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 3 September 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 7 Adjournment
- 2014-03-24 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murder but guilty of manslaughter of her son on 3 September 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Diane Ward (45) of Harrison Place, Charleville was due to be sentenced today at the Central Criminal Court.; Mary Rose Gearty SC, defending, said 'my client's position is very difficult' and reminded the court that the case 'has already been adjourned on several occasions'.
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