A serving member of An Garda Siochana was convicted of careless driving at last week’s sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon Court after the patrol car he was driving was involved in a serious accident with Nodlaig Geraghty on March 1, 2016. Imposing a conviction and a €500…
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Judgement reserved in Angela Kerins case
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the action being taken by former Rehab Group CEO Angela Kerins against the Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee. Chief Justice Mr Justice Frank Clarke said the one thing agreed in the case is that it is “important and difficult.” Ms…
Conor McGregor to appear in Brooklyn court to face charges of assault
A NYPD spokesperson has confirmed that Conor McGregor will face assault and criminal mischief charges in a Brooklyn court later today. The spokesperson told Independent.ie that he has “effectively been charged” with three charges of assault and one of criminal mischief and will appear in…
Second Tesla involved in fatal crash was in autopilot mode
US electric car maker Tesla has said that one of its vehicles was under the control of its Autopilot software when it crashed on a California highway two weeks ago, killing the driver. The disclosure on Friday marks the second confirmation in less than two…
Tulisa Contostavlos wins legal battle against Will.i.am and Britney Spears
Tulisa has finally won a bitter, five-year court battle after she first claimed she co-wrote and featured on Britney Spears and Will.I.Am’s song Scream and Shout. The song was released in 2012 and topped the UK charts – giving Brit her first number 1 in…
Ant McPartlin court hearing adjourned
The court hearing for drink-drive accused Ant McPartlin has been postponed. The TV presenter was due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with the offence. But a spokeswoman for the court said the hearing had been adjourned with a new date yet…
YouTube shooter was 'vegan-themed content creator' who hated the company
39-year-old Nasim Aghdam entered the offices of the social media giant in the city of San Bruno and opened fire. Amid a chaotic scene in the city of San Bruno, Aghdam was found dead at the scene of the Google-owned video sharing service. “We have…
Court of Appeal deliveres decision on rights of voluntary patients
In February 2018, the Court of Appeal delivered its judgement in an appeal against a ruling of the High Court that the refusal of medical staff to release a voluntary patient from a psychiatric institution when he expressed a wish to leave was not unlawful.…
Lemsip may have contributed to woman's death as she battled cancer
The 48-year-old Kildare woman was diagnosed with the disease after a lesion was detected in her mouth Lemsip may have contributed to a woman’s death as she was not aware it contained paracetamol, an inquest heard. Colette Whittle died in hospital on August 3, 2016,…
Woman who helped save baby in Buncrana drowning tragedy sues victims' family
A nurse who helped rescue the baby saved in the Buncrana drowning tragedy is suing the family of those who perished in the tragedy. Stephanie Knox was along with her then-boyfriend Davitt Walsh on March 20th, 2016 when a jeep slipped into Lough Swilly…