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2 days ago

'I hope I can begin the long journey towards healing': woman abused by cousin shares relief as his jail term is increased

David Hamilton’s jail term increased by one year; victim Sophie Brady welcomed the decision and said she can now begin healing.
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1 month ago

Gangland criminal who killed UL student in hit-and-run has five years added to sentence on appeal

A gangland criminal, who caused the death of a 21-year-old student in a notorious hit-and-run case where he had filmed himself speeding just moments before, will now serve an extra five years in prison after the Court of Appeal ruled that his original eight-year sentence for this and other offences was unduly lenient. In resentencing Kieran Fogarty (21) to a total of 14 years in prison with the final year suspended, Ms Justice Tara Burns today noted the serious impact his actions had on the family of Joe Drennan.
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