3 d. ago Prosecutors in sexual abuse trial of Gerard Depardieu seek suspended jail sentence of 18 months

The lead prosecutor said Depardieu should also be ordered to undergo psychological treatment, and be included in France’s sex offender registry.

Events

4 d. ago Man jailed for posting threatening videos towards Mary Lou McDonald and Garda Commissioner

Richard McGreevy (29) was handed a prison sentence of three and a half years, with the final 15 months suspended on strict conditions.

Events

4 d. ago Gérard Depardieu tells sexual assault trial he grabbed woman by hips to avoid slipping

The French actor had previously denied any physical contact had taken place

Events

6 d. ago Family of man (21) killed when car hit him at 120kmh call for longer jail terms

Cameron Cooper sentenced to five years and three months in prison, with 12 months suspended, over death of Dylan Killalee Maher

Events

6 d. ago French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial over sexual assault charges

The case before the Paris criminal court concerns charges of sexual assault during filming in 2021.

Events

2 w. ago Children's care home owner sentenced for 'altered' Garda vetting and 'fake' staff background checks

Ideal Care Services director Karen Akwuobi was given a six-month suspended sentence for failing to satisfy Tusla requirements.

Politics

2 w. ago Care home for children that used fake background checks was at high level of criminality – judge

Director Karen Akwuobi given six-month suspended sentence alongside fines for service

Events

3 w. ago Teenager who tried to murder priest in Renmore to be assessed for autism

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Defence Forces chaplain Fr Paul Murphy in Renmore is to be assessed for autism ahead of his sentencing next month. The youth, who cannot be identified due to his age, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court […] The post Teenager who tried to murder priest in Renmore to be assessed for autism appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Events

3 w. ago Man pleads guilty to ramming Leinster House gates with vehicle

David O’Callaghan (41), from Bray, may be required to enter further pleas when he is sentenced next month

Politics

3 w. ago Scammer (23) jailed for trying to buy BMWs using fake screenshots of bank transfers

Callum Kearney, who posed as an interested buyer, received a three-year sentence with 21 months suspended

Economics