Behind Closed Doors | Ep 2: When texts become testimony
How text messages and emails from the tax-defaulting landlord, Christian Carter, became evidence in the court case where he attempted to silence the journalist who sought to tell the truth about his past. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy & Kevin Doyle You can read more about this story in the below articles Playing the victim: the WhatsApps, emails and lies that put a landlord back on the front page after he tried to gag a journalist How rogue landlord tried to use anti-stalking legislation to gag the media Landlord Christian Carter tops tax defaulters list with €1m settlement You can listen to our previous podcast on ‘Behind Closed Doors’ and Amy Molloy’s original podcast investigation into Christian Carter’s business affairs. Behind Closed Doors | Ep 1: The disgraced landlord Christian Carter and the newspaper gagging order The Indo Daily: ‘Two showers for 70 people’ – how rogue landlord Christian Carter exploited the housing crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Behind Closed Doors | Ep 1: The disgraced landlord Christian Carter and the newspaper gagging order
Outed for failing to pay taxes, Christian Carter didn’t issue a public apology. He didn’t offer an explanation. Instead, he turned his sights on the journalist who reported the truth. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy & Kevin Doyle You can read more about this story in the below articles Playing the victim: the WhatsApps, emails and lies that put a landlord back on the front page after he tried to gag a journalist How rogue landlord tried to use anti-stalking legislation to gag the media Landlord Christian Carter tops tax defaulters list with €1m settlement You can listen to our previous podcast into Amy Molloy’s investigation into Christian Carter’s role as a landlord The Indo Daily: ‘Two showers for 70 people’ – how rogue landlord Christian Carter exploited the housing crisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Justice Derailed | Ep 2: The Sleeping Judge
The Sallins train robbery was one of the most daring and lucrative heists in the history of the Irish State. And for Osgur Breatnach, a journalist and activist, it was the beginning of an ordeal that haunts him to this day. He was arrested that morning in 1976, as one of six accused of carrying out the robbery. One week before Christmas of the same year, he and his co-accused were brought into the Special Criminal Court and charged with the crime. It would become one of the most dramatic and longest-running criminal trials in the history of the State. In the final episode of this two-part Indo Daily documentary special, Kevin Doyle revisits the Sallins Train Robbery, speaking to Osgur Breathnach about the trial of the ‘sleeping Judge’, living with PTSD, and why he feels a public inquiry is justified for he and his co-accused. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Justice Derailed | Ep 1: Banged up in The Bridewell
On the night of March 30th, 1976, a gang of armed men held a family hostage in rural County Kildare and derailed a mail train carrying the equivalent of over €1 million in cash and valuables. It was one of the most audacious robberies in the history of the Irish state—but today, it is remembered for very different reasons. What followed was one of the longest and most controversial trials in the history of the Irish state—one that would see Osgur’s conviction overturned, but not before spending 17 months in Portlaoise prison. The IRA would later claim responsibility for the Sallins robbery, and nearly five decades on, Osgur is still seeking justice for his treatment in the Bridewell Garda station and wrongful conviction. Host; Kevin Doyle. Guest; Osgur Breathnach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Extra: Pope Francis’ death - His trip to Ireland, legacy and what happens next?
Pope Francis has died following a period of poor health. It comes one day after his last official duties, including an appearance at the Easter Sunday blessing in the Vatican, and a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance. We look back at his trip to Ireland in 2018, examine his legacy and also ask what happens next as the Catholic Church searches for a new pontiff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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