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Central Criminal Court2020-01-20

"After all these years of being told to keep my mouth shut, the truth is finally coming out": victim commended for reporting historic rape and abuse

(Pictured: Mr Justice Michael White. Credit: Collins) A Central Criminal Court judge has commended the bravery of a woman in coming forward to report being sexually abused as a child over 45 years ago. John Moran (66) was today jailed for...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report

High Court2015-04-23

Woman who claimed she was told to take off jeans at prison security check loses case against State

A woman who claimed she was told to take off her jeans when going through a security check at Castlerea Prison, and as a result accidentally dropped her underwear leaving her exposed for a short time, has lost her damages action against...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report

High Court2015-04-22

Woman who dropped her trousers and underwear while going through prison security check brings damages action against State

A woman has brought a damages action against the State following an incident at Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon in May 2009. The applicant claims she was instructed by a prison officer to remove her jeans during a security screening...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report