Tag: Judicial sentencing
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Man who smiled at partner as he killed their daughter sentenced to life
A brutal case with lasting impact In a case that stunned many for its chilling combination of manipulation and violence, a man described by prosecutors as a “manipulative monster” was given a life sentence after killing his eight-year-old daughter. The courtroom heard how he faced his partner with a smile, holding the child in front…
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Three Men Sentenced for Manslaughter of Tom Niland in West Sligo
Background of the Case In a case that gripped a rural community in west Sligo, three men were sentenced to terms ranging from 14 to 15 years for the manslaughter of farmer Tom Niland. Mr Justice Paul McDermott described the incident as a “savage” and planned attack on an elderly, defenceless man in his own…