Tag: Irish justice system
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Two Men Charged in Cork Over 80 Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault Involving Two Children
Overview of the case Two men from Cork have been charged with more than 80 counts related to rape and sexual assault involving two children. The charges were brought as part of an investigation that has spanned several months, and the defendants were brought before the courts to answer to the allegations. The case has…
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Man charged with assault causing serious harm after Roscommon NYD incident
Man charged after New Year’s Day incident in Roscommon A man has been charged with assault causing serious harm in connection with the death of another man following an alleged incident on New Year’s Day in County Roscommon. Yevhen Shutko, aged 46, appeared in Roscommon District Court on Sunday morning as part of ongoing investigations…
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Family of Bruna Fonseca to Attend Cork Murder Trial as Court Date Arrives
Overview of the Case The formal murder trial is set to begin in Cork on January 12 at the Central Criminal Court, with the family of Bruna Fonseca preparing to be part of the proceedings. Fonseca, a Brazilian national who moved to Ireland just a few months before her death, became the focal point of…
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Cork Prison Overdoses and Drug Seizures: A Rising Challenge
Overview: Five overdoses in Cork Prison amid growing drug seizures New data from the Department of Justice, based on information supplied by the Irish Prison Service (IPS), shows a troubling trend at Cork Prison: five overdoses have occurred since August 2024, while the prison has recorded 269 drug seizures since 2020. The figures illuminate the…