Episode 644: Conor McGregor handed down suspended jail sentence

Lawyers for Nikita Hand are seeking an injunction to stop MMA fighter Conor McGregor publishing or disseminating CCTV footage shown during the civil case taken against him which found that he had raped the hairdresser in a Dublin hotel room in 2018. The release of the footage has been discussed on social media sites of a business associate of McGregor and reposted by him. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about what we can expect this week when Justice Alexander Owen’s is due to finalise costs and deal with comments already made by McGregor on social media after the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The family of murder victim John George have returned to Belfast where they are awaiting news on when his body is to be returned to them. As Investigations continue in Spain they are hoping a hunt will get underway for a second suspect yet to be brought before the courts. Nicola speaks to Allison Morris about the ongoing nightmare for the Belfast family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Garda Superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy who is serving a prison sentence for drug offences was moved back to the Midland jail from the open facility of Shelton Abbey after he was discovered to have gone to a pub during a day release. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Murphy, his crimes and the lessons of humility that he has yet to learn from his shameful fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Families across Ireland are living in fear of drug gangs using intimidation and fear to collect debts racked up by often young and naive relatives. This is the front line in Ireland’s war against drug crime and it seems that many feel alone, isolated and terrified of the very real threats of murder and violence. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about drug debt intimidation and what can be done to help people living under the fear of ruthless gangs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-Irish rugby international Denis Coulson is set to appeal his conviction for the brutal rape of a young woman in France. Coulson is currently serving a 14 year sentence in a French jail after being found guilty in a case that sent shockwaves through the sport. Niall speaks with Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how a group that included some of Ireland’s most talented rugby professionals ended up in the dock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.