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Sunday World
17 hours ago
- Sunday World
Plumber jailed for ‘atrocious and appalling' attack on delivery driver in Wicklow
Leon Cooney (37), a plumber of Ardmore Drive, Herbert Road, Bray, Co Wicklow pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm to the delivery driver A Bray man has been jailed for two years for beating up and robbing a delivery driver near his home during a violent drunken attack which a judge described as 'appalling and atrocious.' Leon Cooney (37), a plumber of Ardmore Drive, Herbert Road, Bray, Co Wicklow pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing harm to the delivery driver on January 15, 2024 outside his home, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. Cooney also pleaded guilty during a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court to a separate charge of robbing a mobile phone from his victim on the same occasion, contrary to Section 14 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001. Garda Stephen Farrell told the court that the defendant was highly intoxicated on the night and had physically attacked the delivery driver who suffered abrasions to his head, hands, knees and lower back. The court heard Cooney had assaulted his victim before the man managed to get away from him but pursued him again before physically attacking him a second time and then robbing a phone from his vehicle. Counsel for the DPP, James Kelly BL, said the victim had not wanted any further role in the proceedings and had not provided a victim impact statement. Judge John Martin said the accused had engaged in 'outrageous conduct' and described his offending as 'appalling and atrocious' for someone who had previously been a perfectly normal functioning member of society. The judge said he appreciated how terrifying it must have been for Cooney's victim who had not only suffered physical injuries but also the psychological impact of a prolonged, sustained attack. He said an aggravating factor in the case was that the victim's phone was never recovered. However, Judge Martin said mitigating factors were Cooney's early guilty plea, his genuine remorse and an offer of €2,500 which he had brought to court which had been accepted by the delivery driver. The judge said a custodial sentence could not be avoided given the circumstances of the case and the need to send out a message that such conduct is not acceptable. Judge Martin expressed concern that attacks on delivery drivers were becoming 'all too prevalent.' 'Such an unprovoked, unwarranted, savage attack cannot be tolerated,' he added. The judge sentenced Cooney to three years in prison for the conviction for assault causing harm but suspended the final 12 months for a period of two years on certain conditions. They include that the accused keeps the peace for two years after his release from prison and places himself under the supervision of the Probation Service for that period as well as a requirement to complete a course in anger management. Cooney had been remanded overnight in custody following a court appearance the previous day. At the start of the hearing, the defendant's counsel, Justin McQuade BL, told the court that Cooney had had a difficult night as it was his first time in a prison cell. Bray Courthouse, where Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court sits News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday, July 29
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What happened to Eugenia Cooney after being AWOL in a livestream?
Imag via YouTube/Eugenia Cooney. After being AWOL for nearly two months, a death hoax regarding Eugenia Cooney is circling all around the internet. Cooney has always been a matter of concern to her fans regarding her underweight condition along with her alleged eating disorder, anorexia. But what has prompted the social media as it is buzzing right now about the death of this popular TikTok and YouTube celebrity? Is she really dead? Let's find out the reality. Is Eugenia Cooney really dead? Eugenia Sullivan Cooney is a prominent face in the world of fashion content creation. Starting way back her journey in the early 2010s, Cooney now boasts a substantial fan following across the major social media platforms - over 2 million on Youtube, almost a quarter less than a million on Instagram, and almost 300 million views on all of her content. Her work mainly revolves around fashion and beauty tutorials, along with emo/goth aesthetics with cosplay, vlogs and many more. But this creator has always been in the pages of controversy. Her recent death hoax has been stirred by a summary from Meta AI. This summary claimed that on July 15m 2025, Cooney passed away at the age of 30. This dispute got even more heated up by another claim from one of Cooney's alleged neighbors, named Trixie, who stated that she lived around the block from her and saw an ambulance and a body bag carrying a body. These two claims were the real reason the death hoax of Cooney is trending all around the internet. For some seconds, these claims might sound very real. Eugenia Cooney has always been a controversial person and the main reason behind that is her poor health condition. In 2015, fans signed a petition to ban this creator as according to them she put bad influence on his viewers regarding strong concerns over her extremely thin appearance, with critics accusing her of being 'thinspiration' for eating disorders. However, one year later Cooney stated that she didn't promote any eating disorder. She suffered from another death hoax when she took a break from social media in Feb 2019, citing health issues. Although she returned after a few months, but that didn't happen in May 2025. This was the month when we saw Cooney in a livestream on any social media platform. But this livestream ended abruptly as she appeared to collapse and started gagging. She ended the livestream informing everyone that she 'wasn't feeling great.' After that, a couple of videos have been shared by her social media accounts, but those two looked pre-recorded. There hasn't been any official update about Cooney's health from her family since then, but her friend Jeffree Star gave a follow-up saying she was 'clearly not okay.' As we don't have any concrete confirmation about Cooney's health, all the death hoaxes circling around him shouldn't be encouraged and fans need to stop spreading these rumors. Until we are getting any official news from her social media handles or her family, all we should do is to pray for Cooney's speedy recovery from whatever medical situation she is right now. Read More: IShowSpeed to host chaotic $100K Fortnite showdown alongside Twitch star Jynxzi and 100 other streamers For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Irish Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Finn Harps snap up international defender as part of double-swoop
Finn Harps boss Kevin McHugh has attempted to boost his side's play-off hopes by bringing in two full-backs, including one international from Notts County. The arrival of St Kitts and Nevis defender Kieran Cooney on Friday has been quickly followed by the addition of Canadian-born Idir Zerrouk. Cooney (20), born in Birmingham, has been capped twice by the Caribbean nation. He impressed McHugh on trial in recent weeks. He moved to the Notts County Academy in 2022, and signed pro terms last year. Cooney made one first-team appearance for the Magpies. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. McHugh said: 'We're delighted to add Kieran to the squad. He has impressed since he's come in and is a perfect fit for how we want to play. He's eager to make his mark now in senior football and is excited to get going on the pitch. 'We have a lot of quality coming through our own academy but it's vital for us as a squad to add to that with young, hungry talent. 'Competition for places keeps raising standards and pushes players to be their best. I'm delighted to welcome Kieran to the club and look forward to working with him.' Competition will also come in the form of 24-year-old Zerrouk, who has spent most of his senior career in Germany. After playing at college level in Canada, he moved to Germany and spent time with BW Friesdorf, Frechen 20 and most recently Siegburger SV 04. McHugh added: 'We're pleased to have Idir added to the squad. He impressed myself and my staff on trial and has fit into the group well. 'He's a determined, direct player who is comfortable in a few positions and so gives us a lot of versatility in how we want to play. 'As with the other new lads it will take some time to get adjusted to joining a team midseason but I'm sure it won't be long before he makes an impact on the pitch.'
Sunday World
29-06-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin man who attacked sex workers jailed for 11 years
The second woman stated that she wanted to ensure that Andrew Cooney (44) didn't hurt any other women A man who attacked two sex workers after contacting the women to avail of their services has been jailed for 11 years at the Central Criminal Court. Andrew Cooney (44), previously of Collins Place, Finglas, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, assault causing harm and threats to kill against the first victim in this case on October 9, 2022, and sexual assault, assault causing harm and threats to kill against the second woman on September 8, 2023. Cooney was on bail for the first offence when he committed the second. He had previously been convicted three times for public order offences. The court heard that one of the women told gardaí that she did not feel the attack was sexually motivated, but rather that Cooney wanted to torture her that night. The Central Criminal Court (stock photo) News in 90 Seconds - June 29th The second woman stated in her victim impact report that she wanted to ensure that Cooney didn't hurt any other women. Anne-Marie Lawlor SC, prosecuting, told the court that both women received multiple injuries during the assault after Cooney struck them repeatedly. She said that Cooney was arrested in each case after the women were able to identify the house where they had met him. He denied each offence, claiming in the first incident that 15 to 20 people had come into the house after the woman had left. Michael Bowman SC, defending, said Cooney had written a letter of apology, stating his behaviour was inexcusable and he will always be ashamed and saddened by his behaviour both nights. He said that while he has been on remand in prison, he has 'reflected on my actions'. 'I am sorry for what I have done. I am confident that I can be a better person,' Cooney continued before he said it was out of character. He said drink and drugs led him down a bad path. Passing sentence on Friday, Mr Justice Patrick McGrath said the probation report places Cooney at moderate to high risk of reoffending and that he has a lack of insight in the way in which he has dealt with this case. The judge said the aggravating features in this case were that both of the injured parties were vulnerable women who were working as escorts. He said these were unprovoked and planned attacks where there was a high level of violence and humiliation. He noted that both women had been detained in the house, and the second incident was committed while Cooney was on bail. The judge said he would consider the guilty plea, which provided some degree of comfort to the injured party, and his lack of previous conviction for a similar offence as mitigating factors. With regards to the first woman, he set a headline sentence of ten years for the aggravated sexual assault and two four-year sentences for assault causing harm and threats to kill, all of which are to run concurrently. With regards to the second woman, Mr Justice McGrath set a headline sentence of seven years for the sexual assault count and two four-year sentences for the assault causing harm and the threats to kill counts. All of which were to run concurrently and consecutive to the sentence imposed in relation to the offending against the first woman. Mr Justice McGrath said this is a total headline sentence of 17 years. He said he must give credit for the guilty pleas and the other mitigating factors, and reduced the sentence to 15 years. After considering the principles of proportionality, he further reduced the sentence to 13 years. The Probation Services had outlined that Cooney would require post-release supervision, and Mr Justice McGrath suspended the final two years of his sentence for a period of two years and placed Cooney under the supervision of the Probation Services. He outlined that Cooney must follow all directions indicated by the probation services. Detective Garda John Santry told Ms Lawlor that the first woman had only arrived in Ireland a few days previous to the attack. She had decided to work as an escort as she needed to raise money to cover medical costs arising out of a condition she had, and her husband was unable to find work. She set up a profile on a website and was contacted by Cooney via WhatsApp. He asked her to come to his home in Collins Place, and her husband drove her there around 3.30 am. Cooney let her into the house, and the woman could see there was cocaine, alcohol and 'weed' on the table. They discussed her fee, and she agreed that it was €400 for two hours. Cooney then began to threaten the woman with a knife, telling her he would kill her 'because I am crazy'. He told her everything would be fine if she did as she was asked before he placed his whole hand in her vagina. He held a knife against her throat during the sexual assault. The woman managed to get her phone when Cooney left the room momentarily. She called her friend, saying 'help' on the call. Cooney came back into the room, took her phone and smashed it. The woman's friend had been in a car outside the house with the woman's husband. Cooney slapped the woman across the face while holding a knife. He hit her further times in the face with his fist, striking her nose and mouth. Her t-shirt was covered in blood. Det Gda Santry said the woman's husband then arrived at the door and started calling at the door, but he could not get in. The woman managed to jump out a window, and Cooney ran from the house. The woman's husband continued to look for Cooney but couldn't find him. She was later treated in the hospital for her injuries. The woman later told gardaí that she felt Cooney was going to kill her. Her lip was cut, her nose was broken, and she needed stitches on the left side of her head. She said they were 'from a very poor background'. Her husband could not find any work, and they both felt that the best way to secure the necessary money to enable them to live was through her working as an escort. She said she did not feel Cooney's behaviour that night was sexually motivated. She believed he wanted to torture her. Cooney was arrested after the woman was able to identify the house where she had met him. He denied any wrongdoing and claimed this was the second time he had met the woman. He said after she left the house, 15 to 20 people 'gained entry to the house,' and he then spent the night hiding from the burglars. It was pointed out to him by gardaí that the woman had left her passport behind, but Cooney could not provide a reason as to why she would have done that. He was charged and released on bail on October 10, 2022. The woman stated in a victim impact report that she was unable to work afterwards and was afraid to be alone. She said she was scared to leave the house. Detective Garda Kyle Jackson told Ms Lawlor that the second woman was contacted by Cooney on September 8, 2023, again via a WhatsApp message in response to an advertisement she had for her services. He told her it was an urgent situation and instructed her to get a taxi. She arrived just before midnight, and Cooney was at the door waiting for her. He led her to a bedroom and gave her €50 – the agreed price had been €250. He told her he was going out to get more money, left the bedroom and locked the door behind him. The woman noticed white powder in the room. He returned and struck her about ten times while she begged him to let her leave. He then pushed her onto the bed, grabbed her by the hands, took off her clothes and sexually assaulted her. She resisted him by kicking and screaming. He said he was sorry and that he would let her go in five minutes. The woman's clothes were covered in blood. He stripped her entirely of her clothes. The incident had lasted 40 minutes, and the woman told him that some men knew where she was and they would be outside looking for her. Cooney only stopped the attack after she repeatedly told her that these men would be outside his door. He refused to give her back her phone, but eventually gave it to her. He took back the €50 he had given her. The woman ran from the house and went to a neighbouring house for help. She took a photo of Cooney's house. Cooney was later arrested and claimed that it was 'a false allegation'. He said he had told the woman he would pay her €250. In her victim impact statement, the woman said she is constantly scared and cannot sleep. She is afraid to interact with others and has a 'revulsion' towards men. She was unable to work and had to be financially supported by friends and family. 'He has destroyed my life. I don't have a normal life anymore,' she said, adding that Cooney seemed out of his mind that night. She said she wanted to make sure he didn't hurt any other women. Mr Bowman said his client has seven children but has no contact with his family since his arrest. He said a probation report before the court indicated that he had 'a lot of work to do'.
New York Post
19-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Miranda Devine: FBI emails revealed to The Post expose Biden DOJ's obsession with piling on Trump charges
Internal FBI emails reveal that rogue agents and prosecutors in the Biden DOJ were looking for ways to pile on new criminal charges against Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot — this time over his involvement with the J6 prisoner choir, based on a single partisan news article. The 2023 emails obtained by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and revealed exclusively to The Post, are an example of the nitpicking malice of anti-Trump lawfare that tainted special counsel Jack Smith's investigation, during Joe Biden's presidency. 'Can we do some work to nail down Trump's role in this,' writes prosecutor JP Cooney to DOJ colleagues on March 8, 2023, in an email with the subject line 'J6 Prisoner Choir/DJT' and an attached article titled 'Trump Collaborates On Song With Jan. 6 DefendantsTrump And Jan. 6 Prisoners Collaborate On New Song Called 'Justice For All.' ' Cooney was a deputy special counsel who worked on both the Robert Mueller and Jack Smith get-Trump special counsel investigations. 'Agent Zero' 'According to this Forbes article, Trump recorded the Pledge of Allegiance at MAL [Mar a Lago] and Kash Patel [Now FBI director] and Ed Henry [former Fox News host] were also involved,' Cooney wrote in the email chain. 'The profits are routed to an LLC run by Henry, and proceeds are intended for families of incarcerated J6 defendants — but there is apparently a vetting process that excludes families of defendants who assaulted police officers. 'I asked Ahmed [likely prosecutor Ahmed Baset, who was fired earlier this month] to preserve this last night. I'll talk to Maria/Erin and Julia about doing some follow up here to nail down Trump's role.' Cooney also instructed colleagues to look at starting 'some process on Ed Henry's LLC,' presumably a legal process such as a subpoena, search warrant or other court-authorized actions to gather evidence. His email was forwarded to eight agents and DOJ staff, including notorious anti-Trump FBI Special Agent Walter Giardina, who responded two days later to say he was investigating the claims in the Forbes article about Trump and the J6 prisoner choir: 'Esther and I are working on this today. We're going to put together our findings at 2 and get something to you shortly after that.' Giardina was 'Agent Zero' in a lot of overzealous FBI actions involving Trump and his allies, including the investigation of Trump White House advisor Dr. Peter Navarro on contempt of Congress charges for refusing to appear before the House committee investigating the J6 riot. It was Giardina's FBI team that arrested Navarro as he was about to board a plane at Reagan National Airport in 2022, put him in leg irons and threw him in jail instead of simply issuing a summons for him to come to court, as the federal judge overseeing the case later said while criticizing the heavy-handedness. Giardina was also significantly involved in Operation Crossfire Hurricane (the debunked Russia collusion investigation against Trump), Special Counsel Mueller's investigation and cases involving Trump allies Dan Scavino and Roger Stone, as well as the Hillary Clinton emails case. According to Sen. Grassley, Giardina was an 'initial recipient of the Steele Dossier' and falsely claimed that the bogus Clinton campaign smear sheet against Trump was corroborated as 'true.' Giardina also 'electronically wiped the laptop he was assigned while working for Special Counsel Mueller outside of established protocol for record preservation, raising the possibility that he destroyed government records.' Keep up with today's most important news Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters Whistleblown away Whistleblowers have told Grassley that Giardina 'openly stated his desire to investigate Trump, even if it meant false predication' because of his hostility to the past and future president. Grassley believes this email chain is another 'clear example' of how the federal law enforcement apparatus was weaponized to try to 'get Trump' at all costs. 'Instead of focusing on DOJ and FBI's core law enforcement responsibilities,' Grassley told the Post, 'partisan prosecutors and agents were surfing the web to find any shred of information they could use to spin another baseless case against Trump. Their actions are a disservice to Americans, who pay their salaries and depend on DOJ and FBI to keep them safe.' Grassley, known as the 'patron saint of whistleblowers,' is working with FBI director Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino to ferret out the lawfare correspondence hidden at FBI headquarters and finger the culprits behind the anti-Trump lawfare of the past eight years. Patel also this week gave Grassley an FBI intelligence report alleging Chinese involvement in forging American driver's licenses intended to be used for fake mail-in ballots supporting Biden in the 2020 election. Whistleblowers had told Grassley that the FBI memo had been recalled after it was issued and no further action was taken, despite the fact that Customs and Border Protection seized almost 20,000 fake licenses three months before the election. 'Thanks to the oversight work and partnership of Chairman Grassley, the FBI continues to provide unprecedented transparency,' Patel told Just the News, which first reported on the CCP election plot. 'To that end, we have located documents Chairman Grassley requested.' 'My investigative work won't rest,' Grassley told the Senate on Wednesday. 'There'll be much more coming from this senator.' Among the charges Smith, Cooney, Giardina and pals were trying to drum up against Trump over his conduct on Jan. 6, 2021, were conspiracy to defraud the US, obstruction of an official proceeding and potential violations of the Insurrection Act. Ultimately, they failed. Trump comprehensively won the 2024 election, Smith was forced to drop the Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago cases against him — and Trump fired his team, targeted their law firms and pardoned every Jan. 6 defendant.
