Episode 1082: What was Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty of and what happens next?
The case against Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs lies in dust for New York State after the famous rapper beat the most serious charges of racketeering and will now be sentenced on just two lesser charges relating to transportation for prostitution.Nicola speaks with journalist and author Douglas Century after the shock acquittal of the man whose violent and gritty private life was laid bare in a trial watched across the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Heinä 34min
Episode 1081: Hundreds attend funeral of Scottish mobsters shot dead in Fuengirola
The funerals of murdered gangland heavies Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr took place in Scotland yesterday as police doubled down on their insistence that their killing had nothing to do with local feuds.While Spanish police say they have identified and wish to extradite a hitman linked to the rival Daniel’s clan, cops in Glasgow say they have no intelligence to suggest the motive for the murders is the decades old feud.Nicola speaks with journalist Richard Elias about the deepening mystery around what happened on the Costa Del Sol and how the Kinahan organisation were one of the first to offer their sympathies for the shootings of gang boss Stephen Lyon’s brother and best friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Heinä 18min
Episode 1080: Eight men jailed for roles in €157M cocaine bust on MV Matthew
Eight men who attempted to land Kinahan cocaine into Ireland were jailed today for 129 years after the Special Criminal Court heard the fascinating details of the capture of the MV Matthew and her 2.2 tonne cargo of cocaine.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about a drama on the high seas that has ended in a hefty prison sentence for career seamen and a sinister Cartel representative who stood to earn monthly wages varying between $1,000 and $4,500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Heinä 58min
Episode 1079: What was Ian Bailey really like?
He was the self-professed chief suspect in the murder of Frenchwoman Sophie Toscan du Plantier and the subject of a fascinating film, Murder at the Cottage, which was directed by Jim Sheridan and produced by Donald MacIntyre before his death.A larger than life, dramatic, and overwhelming character who courted the media and wore his role as a suspect like a badge of honour.But what was Ian Bailey really like and did his mask fall once the cameras stopped rolling?Nicola speaks to journalist and former colleague Donal MacIntyre, who spent countless hours in his company and who attended a private ceremony near his home in Schull where his ashes were spread. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Heinä 41min
Episode 1078: Costa Del Sol double murder - Why were Scottish gangsters shot dead in Irish bar?
The bodies of murdered Scottish gangsters Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr are to be repatriated by Spanish police almost a month after the duo were shot dead in a Costa Del Sol bar.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the ongoing investigation into the double murder and the theories around it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Heinä 15min
Episode 1077: Could Conor McGregor face prison time over perjury allegations?
The Director of Public Prosecutions is set to consider if any criminal offences have been committed amidst the production and then withdrawal of new witnesses by Conor McGregor's side in the appeal against a rape verdict by the civil courts.In a rare move, the three-judge Court of Criminal Appeal said they would send the details of an application made by victim Nikita Hand's lawyers to the DPP after McGregor’s barrister Mark Mulholland KC said he was withdrawing the new evidence in a shock move in court this week.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about what will happen next for McGregor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Heinä 18min
Episode 1076: Garda impersonated colleague on fetish site to invite strangers to rape and kill her
A former garda impersonated a female colleague on an online fetish site, inviting men to come to her home and rape her.Shane Flanagan, with an address in County Clare, pleaded guilty to a series of charges including reckless endangerment and possession of child abuse images.The 39-year-old was a friend of the woman who he impersonated online - sharing details of her home address, personal life, and even her jogging route with strangers on the fetish site.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the shocking case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Heinä 19min
Episode 1075: Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey's fake cancer scams
Hurling legend DJ Carey has admitted in court for the first time today to pretending to have cancer to defraud people out of money.The five time All-Ireland winner pleaded guilty to ten deception charges in front of a judge in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about Carey’s dramatic fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Heinä 16min
