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Irish Examiner
30-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
UCC Demons to play under PV Gen sponsorship banner for upcoming season
Men's Super League champions UCC Demons will play under the PV Gen banner once again next season following a media gathering at the Mardyke Arena. PV Gen are getting involved in Irish basketball on a higher scale this season and managing director Laura McCardle is keenly looking forward to the team up. 'From the minute I got to know Joe Garvin in business and on a personal level he really educated me on the sport of basketball as where I live in Monaghan it is all about GAA,' McCardle said. 'I was pleasantly surprised on how Blue Demons have conducted their business and to have a partnership with UCC shows the respect they are held in on Leeside." Demons coach Danny O'Mahony ironically works for PV Gen. McCardle recalled how they managed to hire him. 'We had a job available and when we saw what Danny could bring to the table we offered him the role and it goes without saying that he is an integral link between the club and ourselves which is crucial for the partnership to work.' Fellow director and co-founder Joe Garvin - who has already directed some local sponsorship for the Cork County basketball board - spoke of what he hopes will happen in the coming years. 'The playing side is great but presently we have a number of members working for the company in different roles and I think that's important that we build on this because there is life after basketball,' said Garvin. PV Gen Managing director Laura McArdle, centre, alongside Co Founder & Director Joe Garvin, right. File picture Garvin went on to reminisce about the 1980's when basketball was at the peak of its popularity. 'I am taking a line from the club chairman Michael O'Leary, when Britvic came on board in the early eighties there was little options as we were in a deep recession and it was either dole or emigrate. 'What I really want to achieve is tying into the community and for our company to offer apprenticeships to the younger members of the club as the sporting side will take care of itself,' added Garvin. Meanwhile, Mardyke Arena CEO, Christine Moloney, welcomed guests and spoke of the long-lasting 20-plus year partnership between the Mardyke and Blue Demons. 'The Mardyke Arena UCC is proud to continue its partnership with UCC Blue Demons, establishing the Arena as the home of basketball on Mardyke Walk. 'This long-standing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting community sport in Cork city, providing inclusive access, and nurturing local talent. 'Together, we are delivering on UCC's goals for community impact, engagement, and the promotion of healthy, active lifestyles,' Moloney said. It was also announced that Demons will have three new professionals next season with former Americans Elijah Tillman playing in Bahrain and Patrick Robinson signing to play in the BBL. Tala Fam and James Beckom return and David Lehane and James Hannigan will co-captain the team with Danny O'Mahony staying on as head coach.
Politico
02-07-2025
- Politico
Idaho murder case highlights limits of victims' input in plea bargains
Judges can reject plea agreements in Idaho, but it is a rare occurrence. The judge in Kohberger's case previously denied a defense attorney motion to remove the death penalty from consideration that had argued Kohberger's autism diagnosis made him less culpable. The right to confer covers a broad range of communication with prosecutors, but largely means being kept informed and participating as a case proceeds. That can mean having conversations before a bail hearing to propose conditions of a defendant being released that increase a victim's feeling of safety, or strategizing victim impact statements before sentencing. It does not mean that victims or their families get the final say in how prosecutors try a case or whether they can offer or approve a plea agreement. There is no appeals process for victims or families who disagree with a prosecutor's decision, but that doesn't mean there isn't recourse if a victim believes their rights have been violated. Garvin said not providing an opportunity for meaningful victim input can lead to courts reconsidering sentences or overturning outcomes and holding new hearings. She cited the recent case of Adnan Syed in Maryland, whose murder conviction had been vacated in 2022 after Baltimore prosecutors said they had uncovered issues with the initial prosecution. The victim's family later succeeded in getting the conviction reinstated after challenging the ruling on procedural grounds, arguing they didn't receive proper notice to attend the hearing that freed Syed from prison — a victims' rights violation. In the letter sent to the families of the Idaho victims Monday, prosecutors wrote, 'Your viewpoints weighed heavily in our decision-making process, and we hope that you may come to appreciate why we believe this resolution is in the best interest of justice.' Goncalves' family wrote in Facebook posts that family members had spoken to prosecutors multiple times from Friday to Monday to register their objections to a plea and explain their views about pushing for a conviction at trial and the death penalty. The statement said the Friday discussions were vague, and that the whole process moved incredibly fast despite nearly two years of preparations and waiting for a trial that had been scheduled to start in August.
Toronto Sun
26-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Ex-Arkansas police chief in prison for murder escapes using disguise
Published May 26, 2025 • 1 minute read This undated photo provided by the Arkansas Department of Corrections Communications Department shows inmate Grant Hardin. (Arkansas Department of Corrections Communications Department via AP) AP CALICO ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former police chief in Arkansas who is serving decades-long sentences for murder and rape escaped from prison Sunday, state corrections officials said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Grant Hardin, the former police chief of the tiny town of Gateway near the Arkansas-Missouri border, escaped from the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, where he has been held since 2017. Corrections officials did not provide any details about how he escaped. They did say that Garvin had disguised himself and was 'wearing a makeshift outfit designed to mimic law enforcement when he escaped the North Central Unit.' The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are following leads with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Hardin pleaded guilty in October 2017 to first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of 59-year-old James Appleton. According to an affidavit filed in the case, Appleton worked for the Gateway water department and was talking to his brother-in-law, then Gateway Mayor Andrew Tillman, when he was shot in the head on Feb. 23, 2017 near Garfield. Police found Appleton's body inside a car. Hardin, who was Gateway's police chief for about four months in early 2016, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He is also serving 50 years in prison for the 1997 rape of an elementary school teacher in Rogers north of Fayetteville. KFSM-TV, reporting on his guilty plea in 2019, wrote that police used DNA samples from the crime scene to apply for a John Doe Warrant in 2003 as the statute of limitations neared. The DNA was tested against old and new profiles, and investigators got a match when Hardin was imprisoned for killing Appleton. Columnists Relationships Football Ontario Celebrity
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pinecrest Academy students excel in dual enrollment program in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The students at Pinecrest Academy in Las Vegas are making the most of their senior year, graduating with both high school diplomas and associate degrees. Gage Garvin and Roxi Perez, both enrolled in the school's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, have found it instrumental in shaping their career paths while also earning valuable job certifications.'It actually gave me college credits at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) for aviation ground school,' Garvin said. 'It got me introduced to piloting and got a couple of flight hours as a student pilot, so that helped expand my skill set.' Garvin aspires to become a marine biologist and help conserve the sea otter. His dream job is to work at the Monterrey aquarium. Outside of school, Garvin stays equally active. He volunteers with the Nevada SPCA and recently organized a student-led cleanup at Wetlands Park.'We ended up picking up over 650 pounds of trash over 9.3 acres,' Garvin said. 'A bit of multidisciplinary effort at the Wetlands, and I love nature, and I love the environment, and I love to give back to the people and the place that gave me life and helped raise me.' Roxi Perez, through the CTE program, earned her workplace readiness certificate in graphic design and now plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in biochemistry. Despite facing personal challenges, Perez said she is grateful for the opportunity to continue her education. 'As a little girl, my brothers and I had our mother taken away from us from a very young age,' Perez said. 'Thankfully, though, my savior came in, my grandfather, whom I now call my dad. He's always had that drive and put that drive into me and instilled into me that I need to take the opportunities that I have.' Since the age of 16, Perez has been juggling work to support her family while completing both high school and college. She credits her success to the unwavering support of her teachers and her dad, saying she could not have done it without them. 'I didn't have a mother growing up, and a lot of my teachers became my maternal figures. A lot of them I cried to, a lot of them gave me advice and made me feel secure, and made this feel like home,' Perez said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Australian Vintage names new CEO
Australian Vintage has promoted chief commercial officer Tom Dusseldorp to CEO. Dusseldorp succeeds Craig Garvin, who 'repositioned and stabilised the company after a difficult 2024' the publicly listed Australian Vintage said today (29 April). The McGuigan Wines and Tempus Two owner re-appointed Garvin as chief executive last October just five months after ending his contract. In May last year, Australian Vintage announced its board had fired Garvin as CEO 'for engaging in conduct that, in its view, displayed a lack of judgement and was inconsistent with the values of the company and the high standards expected of its chief executive officer'. Following his departure, non-executive director Peter Perrin stepped in as acting CEO while the search for a permanent successor was underway. Perrin's interim leadership concluded with his stepping down in August after a cancer diagnosis. Australian Vintage chairman James Williamson then stepped in to take the role. When Garvin was re-appointed, Margaret Zabel, the chair of Australian Vintage's people, remuneration and nomination committee, said: 'Craig has demonstrated his ability to create an effective high-performing team, build a strong culture, and develop enduring relationships with customers and other stakeholders. 'He is the right person to take Australian Vintage forward and we are looking forward to working with him to create value for our shareholders to deliver great wine brands to our customers.' Williamson said today: 'The board appreciates the transformational leadership that Craig has brought to Australian Vintage for many years. 'He returned last year to support the board with a plan to stabilise the company during a difficult 2024 and ensure we had a first-class leadership team in place for the longer term. We are now better positioned as a result of his leadership, including having a clear succession plan in place.' Williamson added: 'We are fortunate to have an exceptional leadership team at Australian Vintage and it's very pleasing to have Tom step up as chief executive.' Dusseldorp joined Australian Vintage in 2022. His career includes roles at Pernod Ricard and Australian food and drinks group Noumi. He said: 'On the back of Craig's leadership over recent months, we now have the opportunity to double down on our work to deliver sustainable, positive cash flow through targeted investments in innovation and brands for accelerated revenue growth.' In Australian Vintage's 2023/24 fiscal year, the company's revenue rose 1% to A$261m ($175.7m). Underlying EBITS was up 24% at A$13m and underlying NPATS grew 29% to A$5m. However, the company saw posted a loss of A$93m. In February, Australian Vintage reported its financial results for the first six months of its fiscal year, a period that ran to 31 December. Revenue dropped 7.4% to A$126.1m, while gross margins were down 11% at A$35.4m. However, the group said its first-half figures marked its 'best cash performance in four years', with normalised cash outflow improving by A$11m, compared to the same period in 2023, to A$8m. The group saw declines in reported and underlying EBITDAS, with the former dropping 22.7% to A$11.2m and the latter decreasing 20% to A$13.2m. Underlying EBITS dropped A$2m on the year prior to A$6m 'reflecting focus cost out performance while navigating challenging industry-wide trading conditions', the group said at the time. Australian Vintage booked an A$473,000 net loss, compared to a net profit of A$2.8m in the corresponding period a year earlier. Garvin said today: 'This is the right time to pass the baton to the next generation of leadership at Australian Vintage. I came back to the company to support James and the board in setting a clear direction to restore shareholder value. I am very pleased to see our succession plan come to life with Tom Dusseldorp appointed as chief executive.' "Australian Vintage names new CEO" was originally created and published by Just Drinks, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
