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Irish Times
a day ago
- Irish Times
Woman's ‘nightmare began as she woke up', US prosecutor tells rape trial of Dublin firefighter
A US woman who has accused a Dublin firefighter of raping in her in a Boston hotel endured a 'nightmare' that began 'as she woke up', a US court was told. Jurors in a Boston courthouse heard opening statements and testimony from the 29-year-old complainant in the case against Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie arrested on rape charges over St Patrick's Day weekend last year . Mr Crosbie (39) is charged with assaulting the woman in a shared hotel room while his colleague Liam O'Brien slept in the other bed. He denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty in the trial, which started on Monday. READ MORE 'Our nightmares belong in our sleep and our nightmares and are supposed to end when we wake up,' the prosecuting lawyer, Suffolk Assistant District Attorney Daniela Mendes, said in her opening statement to the jury. 'Her nightmare began as she woke up.' Ms Mendes told jurors that the prosecution will present evidence 'that will prove beyond a reasonable doubt' that Mr Crosbie raped the woman as she slept and continued to do so after she woke up and tried to fight him off. Mr Crosbie's defence attorney, Patrick Garrity, told the jury 'the evidence will show you that there is a lot of doubt'. The woman claims she went with Mr O'Brien to room 610 of the Omni Parker House hotel on Thursday, March 14th, after meeting him at a nearby bar, The Black Rose. The couple then had sex and fell asleep in separate beds. She then woke up to a different man with 'an Irish accent' raping her. The key contention between the two sides presented to jurors was how the DNA evidence collected from the woman was interpreted. Forensic experts found 'two distinct male profiles', Ms Mendes told the court. Prosecutors claim the finding of two male profiles supports the complainant's allegation that she was assaulted by a second man after having consensual sex with Mr O'Brien. But Ms Mendes added that there was an insufficient amount of DNA to match the second profile 'to a known person'. Defence lawyers told the jury of eight men and six women that the only known male DNA profile belongs to Mr O'Brien. 'Not once did they find a trace of Terence Crosbie,' Mr Garrity told the court. The prosecution case is that the encounter with Mr O'Brien was consensual, Ms Mendes told the court – that was the night she signed up for. 'She did not sign up to be raped in her sleep by that man's hotel roommate,' the prosecuting lawyer said. Mr Crosbie met another woman at the bar, she said, but left the bar alone. Although he initially waited outside the hotel room on a chair in the hallway to give his friend privacy, shortly before 2am he 'was done waiting'. He saw that the complainant was 'defenceless' and asleep, and 'saw an opportunity', said the prosecutor. According to the prosecution, the woman awoke to a man with an Irish accent having sex with her. The man, later identified by the woman as Mr Crosbie, told the accuser that she 'wanted this', even as she struggled and told him to stop. When she broke free, he then cornered her against a wall, all while Mr O'Brien slept, oblivious, still snoring, the prosecuting lawyer said. Mr Garrity began opening statements with his hands on the defendant's shoulders, calling him 'Terry' as Mr Crosbie gazed directly at the jury. Mr Crosbie is 'seated here because this is the only avenue he has to deny these allegations', he told the jury. 'We don't convict people on 'maybes' or 'what-ifs.' We don't convict people on emotion, and this is going to be an emotional case,' he said. He told the jury they would hear 'how intoxicated' the woman was 'by the time she went back to the hotel room'. He said they would hear how the woman's statements were inconsistent, with her story changing 'as recently as two weeks ago'. The case, Mr Garrity said, 'boils down to the word of one person because Mr O'Brien was asleep and snoring through the alleged assault'. Mr Crosbie attempted to flee the county on an early flight after being questioned by Boston police, but detectives had told him he was a 'free man, you can do whatever you please', his lawyer told the court. Mr Crosbie was unfamiliar with American criminal and judicial customs, he said. This is 'not his world', added Mr Garrity, gesturing around the Boston courtroom. In her testimony to the court, the complainant described the hours prior to the assault and reviewed video taken from The Black Rose, occasionally wiping away tears as she spoke. She said she went with co-workers for drinks and met members of the Dublin Fire Brigade who had flown into Boston to march in the St Patrick's Day parade. The woman identified herself as 'dancing very awkwardly' in the video and trying to get other people at the bar to get up and dance. She described Mr O'Brien as 'about my height, maybe a little bit shorter, bald, white, Irish accent'. Mr O'Brien and his colleagues were wearing T-shirts identifying themselves as members of the Dublin Fire Brigade, she said.. After dancing with Mr O'Brien for about two hours, she said they kissed, he gave her his sweatshirt and they left together. The trial continues in Boston.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Quillinan's side showed character in second half after stern half-time talk
All-Ireland MFC quarter-final: Kerry 0-14 (0-1-12) Cavan 1-9 (1-1-7) When substitute Liam O'Brien fired over the insurance point, in the fifth minute of stoppage time, at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday Kerry manager Wayne Quillinan could finally relax. His Kerry minor football side had subdued the dogged resistance of Cavan. This All-Ireland quarter-final, in windy conditions, never hit any great heights, but there was an unrelenting stubbornness about the Breffni men all afternoon. Without playing to near their potential, the Kingdom youngsters, just about, got the job done. 'I suppose it's only one emotion really. It's just relief to get over the line with this of bunch of players who showed a bit of character there, particularly when they got the goal. We got the next three points in a row, but then we just let it slip, uncharacteristic errors, and we know that,' said Quillinan. 'We'll be told it now in the next couple of weeks by people, but we know it. We're the most important people that would know it. We just didn't play the way that we we'd like to have played.' With wind advantage in the opening half, Kerry hit nine wides as their decision-making and shot execution let them down. Only ahead by the bare minimum at the break (0-6 to 0-5), they simply had to respond on the changeover. 'From an energy point of view, and a work-rate point of view, the first half wasn't good enough. The boys were told in no uncertain terms that it wasn't good enough when you're wearing the Kerry jersey. So they brought a different energy after that. 'If there's a moment of toughness on the pitch, go back to what you know. Don't come outside the box. I thought for the first 10, 15 minutes, even 20 minutes of the second half, I thought we did that. We were structured. We were composed, and we just worked.' That opening 20 minutes of the second half was the Munster champions at their best. Despite conceding a goal, expertly finished by Cavan corner-back Matthew Duffy, they hit seven points, and almost raised three green flags themselves, all efforts foiled by Breffni 'keeper Cian McConnell. Leading by five points (0-13 to 1-5), Kerry then faded dramatically, as the Ulster side hit four unanswered scores to leave the winners battling to hang on in an exciting finale. O'Brien's late, late point was absolutely crucial. 'The big thing for us is you talk about character, it's the learning that we're going to take out of this. I told the lads inside, listen, enjoy the moment. They're young fellas. They have made an All-Ireland semi-final. It doesn't happen every day,' stressed the Kerry boss. Scorers for Kerry: B Kelliher (0-5, 0-2fs), K Griffin (0-3, 1tpf), G White (0-2, 0-1f), D Murphy, T O'Connell, P Ó Mainnín, L O'Brien (0-1 each). Scorers for Cavan: J Graham (0-5, 0-2fs, 1tpf), M Duffy (1-0), F Graham, G McCabe, C McConnell, N Quigley (0-1 each). KERRY: R Kennedy; R Sheridan, E Joy, T Ó Slatara; D Murphy, D Sargent, M Clifford; M Ó Sé, J Curtin; M O'Carroll, G White, A Tuohy; N Lacey, K Griffin, B Kelliher. Subs: T O'Connell for Lacey (41), P Ó Mainnín for Griffin (48), L O'Brien for Kelliher (56), J Kissane for Tuohy (58), C McGibney for Clifford (60+3). CAVAN: C McConnell; D Brady, C Bough, M Duffy; M Smith, H McMullen, J Donohoe; S Maguire, F Graham; CJ Fitzpatrick, J Brady, C Smith; F McIntyre, N Quigley, J Graham. Subs: D Lynch for Fitzpatrick (36), S Smith for C Smith (47), G McCabe for M Smith (48), K Heery for McMullan (54). Referee: N Quinn (Clare).
RTÉ News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Tip-offs from psychic mediums offer new possibilites for search of remains of Jon Jonsson
Liam O'Brien, Co-Producer of the series 'Where is Jón' talks about events that have occurred following the release of the podcasts.
RTÉ News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Hurling wrap: Mayo and Cavan advance to national finals
Mayo are into the Nicky Rackard final off the back of a comprehensive 1-32 to 1-17 win over Connacht rivals Sligo at Hastings Insurance McHale Park. Eleven of Mayo's starting team worked the scoreboard operator in an accomplished performance, which made it four wins from four for the Green and Red. Should Rosommon beat Fermanagh on Sunday it will set up a three-way shootout for the final spot, with Roscommon travelling to Louth and the other two contenders, Sligo and Armagh, facing off in Tubbercurry. Armagh beat Louth 2-15 to 0-19 on Saturday. Cavan are back in the Lory Meagher final after recording their fourth successive win in this year's competition, the latest coming away to neighbours Longford. The Ulster men ran out 3-29 to 3-17 winners in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, with Liam O'Brien notching 13 points for the visitors. Cavan now have the luxury of being assured of a spot in Croke Park heading into their final group game against neighbours to the west, Leitrim. They will face either Monaghan or Longford at headquarters, the former enjoying a 4-15 to 2-15 win over Lancashire in Abbotstown. The Christy Ring table makes handsome reading for Wicklow, who made it three wins and a draw with a 3-17 to 0-16 win over Meath in Aughrim. Derry beat Tyrone and London beat Donegal to leave just two points between the top three going into the final round of games. Wicklow travel to Celtic Park next weekend, while London will host Tyrone, hoping for the win they'll require to leapfrog either the Garden County or Derry.
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Utah Hockey Club vs. Flames April 1: Injured players, inactives, latest updates
Utah Hockey Club vs. Flames April 1: Injured players, inactives, latest updates As they prepare for a matchup with the Calgary Flames (35-26-12), the Utah Hockey Club (33-29-12) are keeping their eye on three players on the injury report. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 1 at Delta Center. Stream NHL games and originals all season long on ESPN+! Utah Hockey Club vs. Flames game info Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET 9 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo) ESPN+ (Watch on ESPN+ or LIVE on Fubo) Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Venue: Delta Center NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 12:38 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Favorite: Utah Hockey Club (-185) Utah Hockey Club (-185) Underdog: Flames (+150) Flames (+150) Total: 5.5 Utah Hockey Club injury report April 1 Connor Ingram | G (Out) Injury: Personal Personal Games played: 22 22 Stats: 491 saves, 9-8-4 record Liam O'Brien | C (Out) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 27 27 Stats: 0 goals, 1 assists, 1 point Olli Maatta | D (Day-To-Day) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 70 70 Stats: 2 goals, 13 assists, 15 points Flames injury report April 1 Connor Zary | C (Out) Injury: Knee Knee Games played: 54 54 Stats: 13 goals, 14 assists, 27 points Justin Kirkland | C (Out For Season) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 21 21 Stats: 2 goals, 6 assists, 8 points Anthony Mantha | RW (Out For Season) Injury: Lower Body Lower Body Games played: 13 13 Stats: 4 goals, 3 assists, 7 points Watch the NHL on Fubo!
