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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Gwent Police officer charged over indecent images of children
A police officer has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of Higgins, 30, from Gwent Police, appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on has also been charged with three counts of unauthorised access to a programme or Police said its corruption unit were made aware that Mr Higgins, based in Newport, had accessed information on the police system without a valid policing purpose three times between June 2023 and August 2024. He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on 18 August.
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Gaelic football star is accused of eight sex attacks while celebrating All-Ireland victory in Florida with teammates
A Gaelic football star will stand trial after being accused of eight sexual assaults while celebrating a victory in Florida with his teammates. Armagh GAA player Aidan Nugent faces eight charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17 last year during the trip to Miami. The 30-year-old from Newtownhamilton in County Armagh had been in the US to celebrate his team winning the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title. He has been charged with seven counts of sexual assault and one of sexual assault involving penetration, which were allegedly committed against one woman. Appearing today at Armagh Magistrates' Court, sitting in Newry, he confirmed he was aware of the charges against him and was told he would go on trial at crown court. Armagh GAA had been in Miami to celebrate their win, which was their first All-Ireland title in 22 years after they clinched victory over Galway at Croke Park in July 2024. Nugent's defence solicitor Patrick Higgins has emphasised that during formal police interviews, the defendant claimed that 'any sexual activity was consensual'. Mr Higgins has also revealed that when Nugent was charged with the offences, the sportsman replied: 'I deny the allegations - it was consensual.' During a brief preliminary enquiry court today, which is the legal step necessary for any case to be sent to the crown court, a prosecuting lawyer submitted that there is a prima facie case against Nugent. Mr Higgins conceded the point but declared that Nugent 'strenuously denies the allegations'. Returning the case to Newry Crown Court, District Judge Anne Marshall freed Nugent on £500 bail and ordered him to appear for his arraignment on October 2. Applying for legal aid to be extended in allow a senior barrister to be instructed, Mr Higgins told the judge that was on the basis that one of the charges carried a potential sentence of life imprisonment. He also contended that 'all of the people involved in this are in the public eye' and that if Nugent is convicted, there is not only a risk to his reputation 'but also a risk to his liberty and livelihood.' Judge Marshall told the solicitor she would rule on his application later today.
Irish Times
22-07-2025
- Irish Times
Armagh footballer Aidan Nugent ordered to stand trial over sexual assault charges
Armagh All-Ireland winner Aidan Nugent was on Tuesday ordered to stand trial in the crown court, facing eight charges of sexual assault. Appearing in the dock of Armagh Magistrates Court, sitting in Newry, the 31-year-old confirmed he was aware of the charges against him, all of them alleged to have been committed in the US on November 17th, 2024. Mr Nugent, from the Cullyhanna Road in Newtownhamilton, faces seven charges of sexual assault and one of sexual assault involving penetration, alleged to have been committed against a single complainant. It is understood to be the crown's case the offences were committed when the Armagh GAA team travelled to Miami in Florida. They were celebrating Armagh's first All-Ireland title in 22 years after beating Galway at Croke Park July . READ MORE Mr Nugent's defence solicitor Patrick Higgins has emphasised that during formal police interviews, the defendant claimed that 'any sexual activity was consensual'. Mr Higgins has also said that when Mr Nugent was charged with the offences he replied: 'I deny the allegations - it was consensual'. During a brief preliminary inquiry court on Tuesday , the legal step necessary for any case to be returned to the crown court, a prosecuting lawyer submitted there is a prima facie case against Mr Nugent. Mr Higgins conceded the point but declared that Mr Nugent 'strenuously denies the allegations.' The court clerk told Mr Nugent he had the right to comment on the charges or to call evidence on his own behalf, but he declined. Returning the case to Newry Crown Court, district judge Anne Marshall freed Mr Nugent on £500 (€575) bail and ordered him to appear for his arraignment on October 2nd. Applying for legal aid to be extended to allow a senior barrister to be instructed, Mr Higgins told the judge that was on the basis that one of the charges carried a potential sentence of life imprisonment. He also contended that 'all of the people involved in this are in the public eye' and that if Mr Nugent is convicted, there is not only a risk to his reputation 'but also a risk to his liberty and livelihood.' Judge Marshall told the solicitor she would rule on his application later on Tuesday.
ITV News
06-05-2025
- ITV News
Former Armagh GAA captain Aidan Nugent appears in court on sexual assault charges
A former Armagh GAA captain has appeared in court charged with alleged sexual assault Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton in Co Armagh appeared in the dock at Armagh Magistrates' Court sitting in Newry on Tuesday faces four charges relating to an incident involving a woman on November 17 2024 during a trip involving Armagh GAA to Miami in the United States. The charges include two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without court on Tuesday, a detective constable said he believed he could connect the accused to the a light blue jumper, navy trousers and trainers, Mr Nugent confirmed his name and date of birth before indicating that he understood the charges put to him. The court heard that initial contact was made between the complainant and the Police Service of Northern Ireland on November Nugent was contacted by police on December 10, and attended Banbridge PSNI station for interview. He was also interviewed on March 31 before being charged on April solicitor Patrick Higgins said during police interview, Mr Nugent told officers that the 'only sexual activity that occurred was consensual', adding that he denies the Judge Anne Marshall heard the case and said police bail should continue with one condition, that Mr Nugent should have no contact with the case is next to be mentioned in court on June trip to Miami by the wider Armagh GAA came after the senior men won the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in July 2024. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
Los Angeles Times
05-02-2025
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
129-home community breaks ground in Huntington Beach
New housing is quickly coming to one of the most bustling areas of Huntington Beach. Landsea Homes recently broke ground on a 129-unit townhome community called Essex + Gage, located on Edinger Avenue just west of Gothard Street. The all-electric townhomes are each three stories, with two to four bedrooms. They will range in size from 1,097 square feet to 2,516 square feet. 'We've monitored a few other new developments that have gone up and they've done really well,' said Patrick Higgins, vice president of sales and marketing for the California division of Landsea Homes. 'The housing stock, the existing housing, it's Huntington Beach — a lot of single-story homes, a lot of homes built in the 1950s and '60s. A lot of people love Huntington, love the vibe, and I don't think the city goes out of their way to add new development. 'One thing we appreciate about Huntington, they want Huntington to remain Huntington, and we agree. I think they want to set the bar high to maintain the attractive nature, the feel of Huntington, and we're all about that.' Higgins said a grand opening is planned for sometime in June. The project, on a 5.62-acre lot adjacent to Golden West College, was previously brought forward by another developer and approved by the Planning Commission on a unanimous vote in 2023. Landsea, which has other properties in Orange County but is building in Huntington Beach for the first time, closed on the land last June and is now the builder for the project. The Essex homes are row townhomes, 71 in all, while the 58 Gage homes are U-shaped. There are 11 different floor plans overall, Higgins said. Each home features smart home automation technology, including Apple Home integration. The complex will also contain a pool, spa and outdoor barbecue and fire pit area, as well as public open space with a dog park and turf area.
