Eve Doherty on trial for harassment of partner's ex-wife

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Eve Doherty went on trial for harassment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 11 July 2017.

She pleaded not guilty to harassing Elizabeth Howlin between 21 September 2011 and 16 March 2013.

The prosecution alleged insulting communications, an abusive workplace letter and leaflets accusing Howlin of interfering with a prosecution.

Doherty also denied two charges alleging false statements that Howlin attempted to pervert the course of justice.

The trial continued before Judge Melanie Greally and a jury, with the prosecution identifying authorship as a central issue.