When the judicial system functions as intended, it is indeed a joy to behold. The sentencing today of Raymond Shorten, a taxi driver who preyed on vulnerable women and a child, is a testament to the law catching up with predators who can no longer hide behind their deceitful language and the all-too-common defence of…
Today, the court handed down a 13-year prison sentence to Raymond Shorten, a convicted rapist, for the rape of a seven-year-old girl in 2012. This case is particularly harrowing and sinister, as the rape occurred during a time of immense vulnerability for the child – at her mother’s funeral. The trauma of losing her mother,…
In a distressing and harrowing case, a 67-year-old man from Carlow has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the habitual rape and assault of his wife over a span of 25 years, subjecting her to what was described in court as “25 years of hell.” The severity of his crimes and the prolonged period over…
Michael White’s conviction and subsequent professional banishment should serve as a powerful reminder, domestic violence will be met with stringent legal and professional consequences. This action is a significant move towards ensuring that victims are supported and that perpetrators are held accountable, ultimately working to deter future instances of domestic violence and fostering a culture…
A Staggering 26,000 Domestic Abuse Reports Made to Gardaí Since June 2024: A Harrowing Reality In a shocking revelation, a staggering 26,000 reports of domestic abuse have been made to An Garda Síochána since the beginning of June 2024. This grim statistic equates to one report every ten minutes, highlighting the pervasive and relentless…
Yet another suspended sentence to an offender caught with child abuse material, including images and videos. This decision not only fails to deliver justice for the innocent victims but also sends a dangerous message that such heinous crimes can be met with leniency. Protecting perpetrators of child abuse material undermines the severity of the…
Where’s the Outcry? Malnourished Mothers, Starving Babies … Feminists Worldwide Must Act Now! The genocide in Gaza and the plight of newborn babies is heart-wrenching. According to a report from The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, the survival chances for newborns are dire. Mothers, malnourished to the point where they cannot breastfeed, are…
The recent revelation that a Dublin maternity hospital has appointed Dr. Christopher Morris, a doctor with a criminal conviction for assaulting two women, to a position where he will likely treat domestic violence victims, raises profound concerns about the priorities and values within our health system. This situation not only highlights the systemic failure…
The recent case of a doctor convicted of raping his wife is an unsettling reminder of the persistent issue of violence and entitlement that men often exhibit towards women. The doctor, a 36-year-old Leinster resident, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the horrific crime of anal rape and false imprisonment. This case…
Judge Tom O’Donnell, who controversially handed a three-year suspended sentence to a 22-year-old soldier who brutally assaulted a woman in Limerick two years ago, is set to retire this week. The decision has sparked widespread outrage, particularly among advocates for women’s rights, who highlight the pervasive issue of lenient sentencing for violence against women, sexual…