Episode 803: Nikita Hand wins costs battle in Conor McGregor civil trial
5 December 2024 - 30 minsNikita Hand has won costs against Conor McGregor and won't have to pay his pal James Lawrence’s fees a court ruled today.
The hairdresser who gave evidence that she was raped by McGregor during civil proceedings taken against him was vindicated for a second time when Justice Alexander Owens awarded in her favour despite fears she would have a hefty legal bill.
The Judge also said he had not yet decided what he was going to do in relation to social media posts by McGregor but that he could begin a proceeding against him for contempt of court if he wanted to.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest blow to McGregor and vindication for Nikita Hand.
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Series Episodes
Episode 868: Liam Byrne's phone and internet history to be tracked for next five years
Criminal Liam Byrne is to have his phones monitored for five years as part of a Serious Crime Prevention Order served on him in the UK. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and his ban from encrypted phones, messaging apps, and even deleting his browsing history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
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Episode 867: Supergrass Raffaele Imperiale details extent of Daniel Kinahan's influence in Dubai
Super cartel super grass Raffaele Imperiale has given detailed information to investigators about Daniel Kinahan's influence in the United Arab Emirates and his role as a director general of some of the world’s biggest crime bosses. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the latest information which places Kinahan as an underworld boss just beneath Dubai royalty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 mins
4 February Finished
Episode 866: How drug lord Michael McDonagh caught unwanted attention from CAB with his flashy jeep
A dad of-seven caught the attention of Gardaí by driving around in a ‘stand-out’ truck - despite being on the dole for all of his adult life. Michael McDonagh attracted the attention of investigators after spending €44k on the Toyota Hi-Lux truck in his hometown of Ennis, Co Clare. Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how Gardaí believe McDonagh made a small fortune from the drugs trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
3 February Finished
Episode 865: The truth behind Allison Morris' interview with IRA bomber Dolours Price
Hit Disney drama Say Nothing tells the story of radical republican sisters, Marian and Dolours Price, who bombed the Old Bailey and spent years in prison where they were force-fed yet doggedly determined to stand up for their cause. Towards the end of her life, when Dolours had turned her back on the IRA and its leader Gerry Adams, she picked up the phone and left a message for journalist Allison Morris saying she wanted to talk to her about the Disappeared and her life within the Provos. Nicola speaks to Allison about her depiction in the drama and about the real-life events that led to her coming face to face with Price in the most memorable interview of her career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 mins
3 February Finished
Episode 864: Sons of Fat Freddie Thompson and Jason Hennessy Snr sentenced for separate offences
This week saw the sons of high-profile criminals, Fat Freddie Thompson and Jason Hennessy Snr, sentenced for their roles in two separate crimes. Brad Dempsey was handed down 8 years behind bars for a shooting in 2022, while Brandon Hennessy received a suspended sentence for a 2021 drug offence. Clodagh Meaney speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about growing up around criminality, how the justice system treats youth offending and the two young men who followed their fathers into crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 mins
1 February Finished
Episode 863: The bizarre unravelling of a Grandmother’s 28-year-long pension fraud
A 73-year-old grandmother who was jailed for theft and larceny has walked free after just six weeks behind bars. Margaret Bergin claimed over €270,000 from social welfare in the name of her deceased father in law who died in 1993. She was discovered in 2022 when welfare officers came to her home and found her husband in bed, pretending to be the frail 110-year-old. Clodagh Meaney speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about fraudsters and the lengths people go to for cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
31 January Finished
