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Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Man who rubbed chilli powder on colleague's face found not guilty of attempted murder
insanity verdict | He was found not guilty of attempted murder by reason of insanity. Stock image: Getty The Central Criminal Court trial of Jineesh John (43) heard that the defendant had developed a delusional belief that his former colleague had infected him with HIV by kissing him. There had never been any physical contact between Mr John and the woman, the court heard, but he had developed a preoccupation of which she was unaware. Mr Justice Paul McDermott today told the jury of seven men and five women that consultant forensic psychiatrists called by the prosecution and defence had agreed that Mr John fulfilled the criteria for the special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006. Stock image: Getty Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 18th Mr Justice McDermott told the jury that they must return verdicts in accordance with the evidence they heard. The jury took about 40 minutes to reach their verdicts. Mr Justice McDermott remanded Mr John to the Central Mental Hospital until July 28 when a psychiatrist will deliver a report regarding Mr John's ongoing treatment. The judge also told the injured party in the case that she had shown "extraordinary courage". In other circumstances she would have an opportunity to address the court about what happened, he said, but he wanted to acknowledge the courage she showed in dealing with the situation in which she found herself. The court heard that she managed to calm Mr John down by talking to him. Mr John, with an address at The Crescent Building, Park West, Dublin 12 had pleaded not guilty to attempted murder at a location in West Dublin on May 21, 2023. Read more Mr John also pleaded not guilty to making a threat to kill or cause the woman serious harm without lawful excuse, intending her to believe that the said threat would be carried out. He further pleaded not guilty to falsely imprisoning the woman by intentionally or recklessly detaining her without her consent. In addition, the defendant pleaded not guilty to producing a hammer on the same date, while committing or appearing to be about to commit an offence of false imprisonment. The jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity on all counts. Giving evidence in the two-day trial, Detective Garda Thomas Balfe told prosecutor Brendan Grehan SC that both the woman and the defendant worked in healthcare and they met in April or May 2021. On May 21, 2023 Mr John arranged to call to the woman's house to fill out a church form. He arrived at about 8.30pm and she got into the car, not suspecting anything. However, Mr John then started to drive before pulling up on a footpath beside an industrial estate. The detective said when the car was pulled over, Mr John told the woman to close her eyes as he wanted to give her a surprise. When she opened her eyes he was holding a hammer and rubbed a handful of hot chilli powder in her face, which stung her eyes and lips. When the woman tried to get out of the car she could see that the doors were sealed with black sticky tape. She thought Mr John was going to kill her and started preaching at him not to do so. The witness said Mr John kept saying: "I'm going to kill you, say your last prayer". He told her he had never killed before but he was going to kill her. Mr John told the woman that she had given him a sexually transmitted disease (STD) to which she replied that she had never slept with him. Mr John said he would only let her go on condition she said she gave him an STD. Mr John proceeded to record on his mobile phone the woman saying she gave him an STD in 2021 despite never kissing or having sexual contact with him. He made another video of the woman saying she gave him an STD through kissing. He then dropped her home. Det Gda Balfe said gardai later found a black-handled knife inside the driver's door of Mr John's car as well as a hatchet, a lump hammer and containers containing a chilli like substance. Black duct tape and adhesive taping were also seized from inside the passenger door as well as a Jerrycan containing petrol. Consultant forensic psychiatrist Dr Stephen Monks, who was called by the defence, told Fiona Murphy SC that when he met Mr John in April and October 2024, Mr John remained 90 per cent convinced the victim deliberately infected him with HIV, despite medical evidence to the contrary. Numerous medical tests had shown Mr John to be negative for any sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Dr Monks said Mr John is suffering from delusional disorder and depression, which are both mental illnesses. He said Mr John's actions were directly driven by delusional thinking in response to the psychotic belief that he had been harmed by the victim. He said Mr John met the three criteria for a mental disorder under the Criminal Law Insanity Act 2006; namely that he did not know the nature and quality of his act, that he did not know what he was doing was wrong and that he was unable to refrain from committing the act. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Ronan Mullaney, who was called by the prosecution, agreed with Dr Monks that Mr John was suffering from depression and a delusional disorder. Such was the nature and degree of disturbance and impairment of Mr John's mental function that he did not know that his actions were wrong and he was unable to refrain. Dr Mullaney said Mr John therefore fulfils the criteria for the special verdict.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDermott wins offshore installation contract in Brazil
Engineering and construction solutions provider McDermott has secured a contract for offshore transportation and installation in Brazil for the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields. The contract, awarded by Brazil-based independent oil and gas company BRAVA Energia, involves the transportation and installation of flexible pipelines, umbilical and associated subsea equipment for two new wells at the Papa-Terra field, as well as a pair of new wells for the Atlanta Phase 2 development. McDermott subsea and floating facilities senior vice-president Mahesh Swaminathan stated: "This award highlights the vital role of subsea infrastructure in enabling long-term production and asset value for deepwater developments. "We will leverage our proven integrated delivery model, marine capabilities and expertise in delivering brownfield deepwater solutions to support Brazil and the broader South American offshore market." The new wells operated by BRAVA Energia at the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields are anticipated to boost the escalation of production, in line with strategic plans to boost output and extend the lifespan of deepwater infrastructure. In early 2025, BRAVA Energia finalised a deal with global commodity trader Trafigura for the sale of six million barrels of oil from the Atlanta field. McDermott's history with the Papa-Terra field includes the delivery of the tension leg wellhead platform, marking a first for both a dry-tree floating production system offshore Brazil and a tension leg platform in South America. With operations in more than 54 countries, McDermott employs 30,000 people, operates a fleet of speciality marine construction vessels and maintains fabrication facilities globally. The company's commitment to the South American market is further evidenced by its recent completion of the Scarborough floating production unit floatover project for Woodside Energy and an enterprise framework agreement with Shell Global Solutions International for engineering and procurement services. "McDermott wins offshore installation contract in Brazil" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, 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. Sign in to access your portfolio
Fashion Network
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Zara McDermott's Rise brand goes in-store at New look after success online
Rise, TV personality Zara McDermott's fashion line, has returned with a new collection of athleisure and summer styles, partnering again with high street fashion retailer New Look both in-store and online. The range is grounded in the brand's best-selling athleisure staples, multi-use leggings and tops 'made for busy, on the go lifestyles'. 'Infused with a fun, feminine energy', the latest drop features a colour palette dominated by 'colour-of-the season' butter yellow, alongside sage green and pops of baby pink, 'bringing a fresh perspective to the brand's signature style'. Stripes are also central to the collection, introduced through a boxy oversized shirt and short co-ords, complete with matching scrunchies. The collection is now available in-store in sizes 8-22 and online in sizes 8-18, with prices ranging £22-£45. Love Island contestant and influencer McDermott said: 'This our third drop and it's our most vibrant yet. Our super soft scuba fabric is back in new styles. We've added new cuts in our activewear to elevate the pieces, and we've also created some gorgeous striped shirt and [short] sets, [perfect as] airport outfits and [for] lounging.' Produced in collaboration with Luminoso Brands, its managing director Gavin Foster added: 'Both New Look and Zara have been amazing in their support in growing this partnership and we are all looking forward to further growth together.' The line was initially launched in 384 Tesco F&F Clothing locations across the UK in April 2024.
Fashion Network
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Zara McDermott's Rise brand goes in-store at New look after success online
Rise, TV personality Zara McDermott's fashion line, has returned with a new collection of athleisure and summer styles, partnering again with high street fashion retailer New Look both in-store and online. The range is grounded in the brand's best-selling athleisure staples, multi-use leggings and tops 'made for busy, on the go lifestyles'. 'Infused with a fun, feminine energy', the latest drop features a colour palette dominated by 'colour-of-the season' butter yellow, alongside sage green and pops of baby pink, 'bringing a fresh perspective to the brand's signature style'. Stripes are also central to the collection, introduced through a boxy oversized shirt and short co-ords, complete with matching scrunchies. The collection is now available in-store in sizes 8-22 and online in sizes 8-18, with prices ranging £22-£45. Love Island contestant and influencer McDermott said: 'This our third drop and it's our most vibrant yet. Our super soft scuba fabric is back in new styles. We've added new cuts in our activewear to elevate the pieces, and we've also created some gorgeous striped shirt and [short] sets, [perfect as] airport outfits and [for] lounging.' Produced in collaboration with Luminoso Brands, its managing director Gavin Foster added: 'Both New Look and Zara have been amazing in their support in growing this partnership and we are all looking forward to further growth together.' The line was initially launched in 384 Tesco F&F Clothing locations across the UK in April 2024.
NDTV
04-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Pakistan Appoint Shane McDermott As All-Format Fielding Coach: Report
Pakistan have appointed renowned Australian fielding specialist Shane McDermott as their all-format fielding coach ahead of their three-match T20I tour of Bangladesh. McDermott comes highly recommended by Pakistan's new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and is expected to join the squad ahead of the Bangladesh tour. An official announcement is anticipated later this week, the Telecom Asia Sport reported. The 44-year-old brings extensive experience to the table, holding a High Performance Level Three Coaching Certificate and having worked with various international and domestic teams, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia, the Western Australia Cricket Association and Cricket Tasmania. From 2022 to 2023, McDermott served as the assistant fielding coach for the Bangladesh national team but parted ways with the side due to disagreements with then-head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe. Before that, he spent three years with Sri Lanka's senior men's team as their fielding coach and also took charge of the Sri Lanka A team during his tenure. After his stint in Bangladesh, McDermott joined Afghanistan's coaching staff, where he received widespread praise for his role in the team's impressive journey to the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup in June 2024. Earlier in his career, from 2012 to 2019, he held multiple roles at Cricket Australia's National Cricket Centre, including interim assistant/fielding coach and interim analyst and fielding coach for the Australia A team. Pakistan are set for a busy schedule, starting with a tour of Bangladesh, followed by a five-match T20I series in the West this week, the Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as acting head coach for the Test team. The board is also expected to name Salman Agha as the all-format captain, replacing Shan Masood (Tests) and Mohammad Rizwan (ODIs) in leadership roles.
