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The Journal
5 hours ago
- The Journal
Judge orders 'destruction' of XL Bully dogs owned by widow of Jason Hennessy Sr
A JUDGE HAS ordered the destruction of four XL Bully pit bulls owned by murder victim Jason Hennessy Sr's widow after one escaped their garden and terrorised gardaí in Dublin. Veronica Maher, 54, pleaded that her four beloved restricted breed pets were all she had to remember her late husband, who was shot dead in a Blanchardstown steakhouse on Christmas Eve, 2023. Maher, of Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, came before Dublin District Court to challenge a Garda application under the Control of Dogs Act for an order to destroy Oddie, Reggie, their mother Medusa, and the fourth dog, Joe. Judge Anthony Halpin noted evidence of six gardaí at the scene on 28 March when four officers fled from Oddie. He accepted they had to take 'evasive action to save themselves from being savaged by an XL Bully dog.' He believed they were terrified, adding: 'I can only imagine the utmost horror which they experienced.' 'That dog which left the premises and pursued the gardaí was dangerous and could easily have fatally wounded one or all those gardaí,' he remarked. Visibly upset, Maher's denied opening a gate to unleash the unmuzzled dog on gardaí who were on beat in her cul-de-sac. She said the dogs were part of her family, like her children, and that Oddie slept in her king-sized bed. The judge also noted evidence that she had these dogs to protect the property. The grandmother testified that three-year-old Oddie jumped the front garden wall when the officer put his hand in and she refuted the accusation that she set the dog on the garda. She also claimed Medusa had also been in the yard at the time. The court heard the other two were in cages in the back garden, and Oddie had already damaged a rear garden exit. Garda Sean McLoughlin alleged that when he got near her house, she told him, 'Get the fuck away from my house yous murderers'. Advertisement He was in absolute fear for his life that he would be viciously attacked by the dog, which chased and tried to bite him. He alleged she let the dog out through the front garden gate. He and three other gardaí fled to different gardens, with one standing on a wall until backup arrived a few minutes later. He believed that Oddie was a credible threat and he would be set on them again. Maher brought the dog back into the house, and she denied telling gardaí, 'If yous don't fuck off now, I'll get him back out here.' Witness Kayleigh McEntee, 26, of Waterville Row, Blanchardstown, was at the house and contradicted the evidence that Maher opened the gate. She also said the dogs were safe and often around children. Three more gardaí said they also had had to flee to gardens in the cul de sac, with one telling Judge Halpin that he feared he would be killed. Photographs were handed in showing some of the dogs with family and children. In his ruling, Judge Halpin described one image of an infant surrounded by two enormous XL Bully dogs as upsetting 'given the potential ferocity of these animals'. He noted the Oddie had already 'rammed the back door' in the rear garden to such an extent as to remove it from its hinges. He found that the dogs were dangerous and not under proper control. Furthermore, he acceded to an application by Garda Sergeant Michael Harkin to grant a destruction order for all four. Oisin Clarke BL, instructed by solicitor Simon Fleming, was granted a two-week stay on the order to lodge an appeal. The court has adjourned ruling on the costs of keeping the animals in a dog pound since they were taken from Maher on 4 April.
Sunday World
9 hours ago
- Sunday World
Four XL Bully dogs owned by widow of Jason Hennessy Snr to be destroyed, judge rules
Veronica Maher, 54, pleaded that her four beloved restricted breed pets were all she had to remember her late husband A judge has ordered the destruction of four XL Bully pit bulls owned by murder victim Jason Hennessy Sr's widow after one escaped their garden and terrorised gardai in Dublin. Veronica Maher, 54, pleaded that her four beloved restricted breed pets were all she had to remember her late husband, who was shot dead in a Blanchardstown steakhouse on Christmas Eve, 2023. Ms Maher, of Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown, came before Dublin District Court to challenge a Garda application under the Control of Dogs Act for an order to destroy Oddie, Reggie, their mother Medusa, and the fourth dog, Joe. Jason Hennessy Snr Judge Anthony Halpin noted evidence of six gardai at the scene on March 28 when four officers fled from Oddie. He accepted they had to take 'evasive action to save themselves from being savaged by an XL Bully dog.' He believed they were terrified, adding, 'I can only imagine the utmost horror which they experienced.' 'That dog which left the premises and pursued the gardai was dangerous and could easily have fatally wounded one or all those gardai,' he remarked. Visibily upset, Ms Maher's denied opening a gate to unleash the unmuzzled dog on gardai who were on beat in her cul-de-sac. She said the dogs were part of her family, like their children and Oddie slept in her king-sized bed. The judge also noted evidence that she had these dogs to protect the property. The grandmother testified that three-year-old Oddie jumped the front garden wall when the officer put his hand in and she refuted the accusation that she set the dog on the garda. She also claimed Medusa had also been in the yard at the time. The court heard the other two were in cages in the back garden, and Oddie had already damaged a rear garden exit. Garda Sean McLoughlin alleged that when he got near her house, she told him, 'Get the fuck away from my house yous murderers'. He was in absolute fear for his life that he would be viciously attacked by the dog, which chased and tried to bite him. He alleged she let the dog out through the front garden gate. He and three other gardai fled to different gardens, with one standing on a wall until backup arrived a few minutes later. He believed that Oddie was a credible threat and he would be set on them again. Ms Maher brought the dog back into the house, and she denied telling gardai, 'If yous don't fuck off now, I'll get him back out here.' Witness Kayleigh McEntee, 26, of Waterville Row, Blanchardstown, was at the house and contradicted the evidence that Ms Maher opened the gate. She also said the dogs were safe and often around children. Three more gardai said they also had had to flee to gardens in the cul de sac, with one telling Judge Halpin that he feared he would be killed. Photographs were handed in showing some of the dogs with family and children. In his ruling, Judge Halpin described one image of an infant surrounded by two enormous XL Bully dogs as upsetting 'given the potential ferocity of these animals'. He noted the Oddie had already 'rammed the back door' in the rear garden to such an extent as to remove it from its hinges. He found that the dogs were dangerous and not under proper control. Furthermore, he acceded to an application by Garda Sergeant Michael Harkin to grant a destruction order for all four. Oisin Clarke BL, instructed by solicitor Simon Fleming, was granted a two-week stay on the order to lodge an appeal. The court has adjourned ruling on the costs of keeping the animals in a dog pound since they were taken from Ms Maher on April 4.
New York Post
a day ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Bill Maher calls out liberals backing Hamas despite terror group's extremist views
Comedian Bill Maher trashed liberals in the United States who agree with the terror group Hamas on the topic of Israel. During the latest episode of his 'Club Random' podcast – featuring podcast host Tim Pool as his guest –the comedian marveled at how liberals could support the Israel-hating, radical Islamic terrorists. Advertisement 'Most Muslim societies live under some form of sharia law, which no westerner who thinks that Hamas is so great could ever live under,' Maher said. The fact that some anti-Israel agitators on American college campuses have expressed support for the group that killed around 1,500 people in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, or have echoed its slogans calling for the destruction of Israel, perplexed the HBO 'Real Time' host. He mentioned the irony of westerners endorsing the terror group and the 'Islamists' he alleged are supportive of Hamas' war against the Jewish nation. 'That's what's so ironic about liberals being so supportive of Hamas, is because you're liberals and these are the people – I'm sorry, but this ideology, Islam, even in its more benign forms – yes, I agree, the vast majority of Muslims – not terrorists, of course. But Islamists, which is the word we use to describe people who are not terrorists, but kind of agree with the things terrorists are doing, that's a much higher number.' Advertisement 6 Club Random Podcast/YouTube 6 Pro-Palestinian protesters take over a Manhattan street during a protest outside the Summit NYC apartment on April 15, 2025. Jimin Kim/SOPA Images/Shutterstock 'That's many millions of people,' he added. Maher's statements come less than a week after two staffers at the Israeli Embassy in DC were murdered while exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. Advertisement The suspect, 31-year-old Chicago resident Elias Rodriguez, yelled, 'Free, free Palestine,' as he was arrested by law enforcement. 6 A protester holds a pro-Palestinian sign during a rally in Brooklyn on May 15, 2025. Getty Images 6 Free Palestine flags are waved during the Gay Pride parade on Jackson Heights, Queens on June 2, 2024. Gregory P. Mango Maher continued, noting that the 'fundamental rights' liberals have in America would not exist in Gaza or in other Islamic countries. Advertisement 'You know, I mean all the protesters who are protesting in Gaza against Hamas? They've all been killed. They killed protesters, women – I mean, do I have to say anything more than just — if it was just that issue, how women are treated? Are you f—— kidding me?' he asked. Maher admitted that one of his main points of disagreement with the 'far left' came from his views on Islam. 'One of the main reasons why the far left started to really hate me is because I call out Islam as what it is, extremely illiberal,' he told Pool. 6 A 'Jews for Free Palestine' sign is held up during an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University in May 2024. LP Media 6 Masked Columbia University students hold up a Palestinian flag during a march at Columbia University on May 21, 2025. AP Maher ripped the Democratic Party earlier this month for not doing enough to squash the anti-Israel movement within its ranks. 'If the thought leaders in the Democratic Party keep encouraging and not rebuking that America is cringe and the people who run Gaza are great, the Democrats are doomed,' he said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Maher calls out liberals backing Hamas despite terror group's extremist views
Comedian Bill Maher trashed liberals in the United States who agree with the terror group Hamas on the topic of Israel. During the latest episode of his "Club Random" podcast – featuring podcast host Tim Pool as his guest – the comedian marveled at how liberals could support the Israel-hating, radical Islamic terrorists. "Most Muslim societies live under some form of sharia law, which no westerner who thinks that Hamas is so great could ever live under," Maher said. Fatal Shooting Of Israeli Embassy Workers In Dc Sparks Outrage From Trump, Israeli President The fact that some anti-Israel agitators on American college campuses have expressed support for the group that killed around 1,500 people in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, or have echoed its slogans calling for the destruction of Israel, perplexed the HBO "Real Time" host. He mentioned the irony of westerners endorsing the terror group and the "Islamists" he alleged are supportive of Hamas' war against the Jewish nation. Read On The Fox News App "That's what's so ironic about liberals being so supportive of Hamas, is because you're liberals and these are the people – I'm sorry, but this ideology, Islam, even in its more benign forms – yes, I agree, the vast majority of Muslims – not terrorists, of course. But Islamists, which is the word we use to describe people who are not terrorists, but kind of agree with the things terrorists are doing, that's a much higher number." Fbi Investigating Killing Of Israeli Embassy Employees As Possible Hate Crime "That's many millions of people," he added. Maher's statements come less than a week after two staffers at the Israeli Embassy in D.C. were murdered while exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect, 31-year-old Chicago resident Elias Rodriguez, yelled, "Free, free Palestine," as he was arrested by law enforcement. Maher continued, noting that the "fundamental rights" liberals have in America would not exist in Gaza or in other Islamic countries. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "You know, I mean all the protesters who are protesting in Gaza against Hamas? They've all been killed. They killed protesters, women – I mean, do I have to say anything more than just — if it was just that issue, how women are treated? Are you f------ kidding me?" he asked. Maher admitted that one of his main points of disagreement with the "far left" came from his views on Islam. "One of the main reasons why the far left started to really hate me is because I call out Islam as what it is, extremely illiberal," he told Pool. Maher ripped the Democratic Party earlier this month for not doing enough to squash the anti-Israel movement within its ranks. "If the thought leaders in the Democratic Party keep encouraging and not rebuking that America is cringe and the people who run Gaza are great, the Democrats are doomed," he article source: Maher calls out liberals backing Hamas despite terror group's extremist views
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NPR sues Trump White House over executive order targeting public media
NPR and a trio of Colorado public radio stations sued the Trump administration in federal court on Tuesday over an executive order seeking to cease all federal funding to NPR and PBS. President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month instructing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies "to cease Federal funding for NPR" and other public media outlets. NPR has vowed to challenge the order "by all means available," and CEO Katherine Maher took action. "The Executive Order is a clear violation of the Constitution and the First Amendment's protections for freedom of speech and association, and freedom of the press. It is an affront to the rights of NPR and NPR's 246 Member stations, which are locally owned, nonprofit, noncommercial media organizations serving all 50 states and territories. Today, we challenge its constitutionality in the nation's independent courts," Maher said in a lengthy statement. Boise State Public Radio Chief Fears Service Cuts If Trump Funding Ban Succeeds "Public media was established to inform the American public and uphold American democratic values," Maher continued. "The President's Executive Order is directly counter to Congress's long standing intent, as expressed in the Public Broadcasting Act, to foster vibrant institutions that achieve that mission, serving all Americans independent of political influence." The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Read On The Fox News App The lawsuit names White House budget director Russel Vought, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Endowment for the Arts chair Maria Rosario Jackson as defendants, along with President Trump. Colorado Public Radio, Aspen Public Radio and KSUT joined the suit that calls Trump's executive order "unlawful in multiple ways." Maher also said that the order "threatens the existence of the public broadcasting system, upon which tens of millions of Americans rely" for vital news, information and emergency alerts. "For decades Congress has, in its bipartisan fashion, promoted, supported, and protected the speech of all Americans — including NPR, our Member stations, and other noncommercial radio stations. The United States Congress established the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, recognizing that broad access to free, high-quality, independent noncommercial and educational public radio and television programming was both a public good and civic necessity, critical to fostering an engaged and informed citizenry as provided for under the First Amendment," Maher said. "The Act, which provides for the creation of programming of 'quality, diversity, creativity, excellence, and innovation,' is a testament to Congress's foresight. It created the infrastructure for a public radio system that reaches nearly 99% of the U.S. population over the airwaves," the NPR CEO continued. "It provides for the resources for local newsrooms to serve their communities, children's shows that educate and inspire, arts and cultural programming that preserves and celebrates national heritage, and storytelling that challenges and connects." Maher said Trump "has repeatedly expressed his disapproval of editorial decisions reflected in programming offered by NPR and PBS," and "disparaged NPR's news and other content as 'left-wing propaganda.'" Pbs Chief Warns Cutting Federal Money Will 'Devastate' Local Stations As White House Seeks To Pull Funding "His Executive Order states that our coverage is not 'fair, accurate, or unbiased,' building on prior statements making clear the President's disapproval of NPR's news coverage and editorial choices. The intent could not be more clear — the Executive Order aims to punish NPR for the content of news and other programming the President dislikes," Maher said. "This is retaliatory, viewpoint-based discrimination in violation of the First Amendment. The Supreme Court has ruled numerous times over the past 80 years that the government does not have the right to determine what counts as 'biased,'" she continued." NPR will never agree to this infringement of our constitutional rights, or the constitutional rights of our Member stations, and NPR will not compromise our commitment to an independent free press and journalistic integrity." Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture Maher said NPR has a First Amendment right to be "free from government attempts to control private speech as well as from retaliation aimed at punishing and chilling protected speech," and believes the executive order "seeks to force NPR to adapt its journalistic standards and editorial choices to the preferences of the government if it is to continue to receive federal funding." Maher has maintained that NPR is "a non-partisan news organization that adheres to and upholds the highest standards of public service in journalism" and "ensures the integrity of its reporting through multiple, rigorous safeguards." "We stand for constitutional rights, a free press, and an informed public, and we file today on their behalf," Maher said. NPR is asking for Trump's executive order to be deemed unlawful and unconstitutional, along with reasonable costs, attorney's fees and "any other relief that the Court deems just and proper."Original article source: NPR sues Trump White House over executive order targeting public media
