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Sunday World
4 days ago
- Sunday World
Donegal man (30s) to stand trial for alleged rape of woman
The man, who cannot be named at this stage of proceedings, appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court A Donegal man in his 30s is to stand trial for allegedly raping a woman. The man, who cannot be named at this stage of proceedings, appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court. He is charged with the alleged rape of a female on a date in September, 2023 at an unknown location in Co Donegal. . News in 90 Seconds - August 15th The charge is Contrary to Section 48 Offenses against the person Act, 1861 and section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981 as amended by section 21 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990. Detective Garda Shaun Paul Barrett gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused. The court was told that the Director of Public Prosecution had consented to trial by indictment and that time should be allowed for the preparation of a book of evidence in the case. Solicitor Alison Parke, of PA Dorrian Solicitors, requested legal aid and said her client was a suitable candidate. She also requested counsel in the case. Judge Liddy consented to the request and adjourned the case until November 10th next. Gardai said they had no objection to bail. Bail conditions included that the accused reside at a named address and that he had no contact either directly or indirectly with the alleged injured party or any witness in the case.
Wall Street Journal
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘1861' Review: No Compromise on Compromise
There is always a certain peril in a prequel—especially a long-delayed one. Think James Fenimore Cooper, who published 'The Deerslayer' 15 years after 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826), only to have Mark Twain call attention to its '114 offenses against literary art' in but 'two-thirds of a page.' In Jay Winik's case, 24 years have passed since the publication of his history of the Civil War's final days, 'April 1865: The Month That Saved America.' Now comes his gripping account of how that conflict began, '1861: The Lost Peace.' Surely even Twain would admit that Mr. Winik has lost none of his narrative verve, ear for dialogue, eye for the unexpected detail and willingness to stir some controversy. And what could be more timely in 2025 than a book about American anger overflowing? Mr. Winik's venture follows closely in the wake of Erik Larson's 2024 blockbuster, 'The Demon of Unrest,' which covered much of the same territory but largely focused on a cast of obscure characters and reimagined a familiar story. And Civil War readers may recall Adam Goodheart's 2011 book, also titled '1861,' which similarly looked into the overlooked. Mr. Winik concentrates elsewhere, namely on the most prominent characters involved in the run-up to secession and rebellion, and subjects them to fresh and sometimes lacerating scrutiny. Charles Sumner, a senator from Massachusetts, for example, who was viewed by many as a living martyr to abolitionism after enduring a near-fatal beating at his desk in the Old Senate Chamber in 1856, comes across in Mr. Winik's account as so unyielding and acerbic that he almost justifies the assault.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Book Review: 'April 1861' captures drama that occurred before Civil War's first shots
More than two decades have passed since historian Jay Winik wrote about the end of the Civil War with a book with 'April 1865: The Month That Saved America." His latest book covers the period of time that nearly led to its disintegration. In '1861: The Lost Peace,' Winik covers the lead-up to the first shots being fired at Fort Sumter. The political intrigue leading up to 1861 rivals the battlefield action readers come to expect from many Civil War histories. The overarching story is a familiar but important one for students of history: how a lowly Illinois congressman rose to power to lead a nation through its great divide over slavery and saved the American Experiment. Winik chronicles Abraham Lincoln's evolution as a politician and as someone who 'was careful never to step too far ahead of prevailing opinion.' But '1861' is one of the few Civil War histories where Lincoln isn't the most compelling figure. That title goes to a cast of characters, familiar ones such as abolitionist John Brown and lesser known figures such as Kentucky Sen. John J. Crittenden. The book also portrays the waiting game that Major Robert Anderson faced as he commanded Fort Sumter and faced uncertainty as Lincoln took office. Winik has a taut yet dramatic writing style that makes the book a compelling read even for those well-versed on the history leading up to the Civil War's outbreak. Winik writes that the 'ultimate fate of nations is often measured and swayed not by large events, but by tiny ones,' and '1861' illustrates that point throughout its pages. ___ AP book reviews: Andrew Demillo, The Associated Press
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Book Review: ‘April 1861' captures drama that occurred before Civil War's first shots
More than two decades have passed since historian Jay Winik wrote about the end of the Civil War with a book with 'April 1865: The Month That Saved America.' His latest book covers the period of time that nearly led to its disintegration. In '1861: The Lost Peace,' Winik covers the lead-up to the first shots being fired at Fort Sumter. The political intrigue leading up to 1861 rivals the battlefield action readers come to expect from many Civil War histories. The overarching story is a familiar but important one for students of history: how a lowly Illinois congressman rose to power to lead a nation through its great divide over slavery and saved the American Experiment. Winik chronicles Abraham Lincoln's evolution as a politician and as someone who 'was careful never to step too far ahead of prevailing opinion.' But '1861' is one of the few Civil War histories where Lincoln isn't the most compelling figure. That title goes to a cast of characters, familiar ones such as abolitionist John Brown and lesser known figures such as Kentucky Sen. John J. Crittenden. The book also portrays the waiting game that Major Robert Anderson faced as he commanded Fort Sumter and faced uncertainty as Lincoln took office. Winik has a taut yet dramatic writing style that makes the book a compelling read even for those well-versed on the history leading up to the Civil War's outbreak. Winik writes that the 'ultimate fate of nations is often measured and swayed not by large events, but by tiny ones,' and '1861' illustrates that point throughout its pages. ___ AP book reviews:
