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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Wales Online
Ashling Murphy's boyfriend settles defamation action against BBC
Ashling Murphy's boyfriend settles defamation action against BBC The 23-year-old schoolteacher was killed along a canal path in Tullamore, Co Offaly in 2022 by murderer Jozef Puska. Ashling Murphy and Ryan Casey (Image: Instagram/@ashling_murphy_memorial_fund ) The boyfriend of murdered Ashling Murphy has settled a defamation claim against the BBC. The 23-year-old schoolteacher was killed along a canal path in Tullamore, Co Offaly in 2022 by murderer Jozef Puska. Her partner, 27-year-old Ryan Casey, sued the BBC over a broadcast of an episode of the View following Puska's sentencing. It contained commentary on Mr Casey's victim impact statement that he delivered ahead of sentencing. He initiated High Court proceedings against the broadcaster alleging that he had been defamed during the television programme. Article continues below The action was settled on Thursday, with the BBC saying it acknowledged Mr Casey's personal tragedy. It stood by the journalism of the broadcast and added: "The BBC is however happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist, or someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the far right through his victim impact statement." It is understood Mr Casey received a substantial figure in the settlement.
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Ashling Murphy's partner 'finally free' as he settles defamation case against BBC
Ryan Casey – the partner of murdered schoolteacher Ashling Murphy – said yesterday he is 'finally free' to advocate for a 'better and safer Ireland' after settling his High Court claim for defamation against the BBC. Mr Casey, 27, sued the British broadcaster following an episode of political programme The View that was shown live on November 30, 2023, and on which Irish Times journalist Kitty Holland appeared. He alleged it contained criticism of the victim impact statement he had given at the sentencing hearing of Jozef Puska, with a suggestion it could excite anti-migrant sentiment. Ashling Murphy and Ryan Casey. Pic: Facebook Puska, originally from Slovakia, stabbed 23-year-old Ms Murphy 11 times in the neck in a random attack in January 2022 along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Mr Casey is understood to have received substantial damages, as well as a contribution towards his costs, amounting to a six-figure sum. In his victim impact statement, he had said: 'It just sickens me to the core that someone can come to this country, be fully supported in terms of social housing, social welfare, and free medical care for over ten years, never hold down a legitimate job and never once contribute to society in any way, shape or form [and] can commit such a horrendous, evil act of incomprehensible violence on such a beautiful, loving and talented person.' Ashling Murphy and Ryan Casey. Pic: Facebook He added: 'This country needs to wake up; this time, things have got to change.' In a statement read to the High Court by barrister Alan Keating, the BBC said it acknowledged Mr Casey's personal tragedy, but it stood by the journalism involved. It said the programme had discussed Mr Ryan's victim impact statement and had debated serious issues of public interest. Ashling Murphy and Ryan Casey. Pic: Collect 'The BBC, however, is happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist, or someone guilty of or attempting to incite racial hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the far right,' the broadcaster said. 'The statement clarifies any unintentional inferences that could have been drawn from the broadcast and has enabled the BBC and Ryan Casey to resolve the matter amicably.' Ronan Lupton, Mr Casey's barrister, said the case could be struck out by Judge Alex Owens. Speaking outside court yesterday, Mr Casey – who met Ms Murphy at an underage disco in 2013 – said: 'Today marks the end of a long and difficult chapter of frustration and censorship. I took this legal action against the BBC not solely out of anger, but out of a need for accountability and dignity for Ashling, for myself, our families, and for all victims who deserve to have their voices heard without such harsh criticism or judgment.' Thanking those people who had supported him, he continued: 'This was never just about me, it was about truth, fairness and decency. 'I now move forward, finally free to use my voice again, to honour Ashling and to advocate for the changes we desperately require in this country, for the increased safety measures we so clearly need, and for a society that listens to its people, free of gaslighting, blacklisting or censorship. We all have a lot more in common than what separates us. Let's honour Ashling by building a better and safer Ireland. We all know we can do so much better.' Jozef Puska's brothers, Marek and Lubomir Jr, were convicted last month of withholding information, while his sisters-in-law, Jozefina Grundzova and Viera Gaziova, were found guilty of burning his clothes after the murder. All four family members were living with Jozef Puska, his wife and 14 children in Co Offaly at the time. Puska's wife, Lucia Istokova, pleaded guilty to withholding information. The DPP said the two brothers misled gardaí and withheld 'crucial, relevant and significant' information when they gave voluntary interviews in Tullamore two days after Ms Murphy's death. They did not tell gardaí that Jozef Puska returned home on the night of the murder with visible injuries, admitted to killing or seriously injuring a woman with a knife and subsequently travelled to Dublin. In her closing speech, prosecutor Anne Marie Lawlor told the jury that all the defendants knew what Jozef Puska had done shortly after 9.30pm on the night of the murder. She said the killer told Lubomir Jr and Marek, who then relayed it to the others in the house. Ms Lawlor said in her closing address that the only reason for the withholding of evidence or the burning of clothes was that the defendants didn't want Jozef Puska to be apprehended or prosecuted for murder.
Leader Live
3 days ago
- Leader Live
Ashling Murphy's boyfriend settles defamation action against BBC
The 23-year-old schoolteacher was killed along a canal path in Tullamore, Co Offaly in 2022 by murderer Jozef Puska. Her partner, 27-year-old Ryan Casey, sued the BBC over a broadcast of an episode of the View following Puska's sentencing. It contained commentary on Mr Casey's victim impact statement that he delivered ahead of sentencing. He initiated High Court proceedings against the broadcaster alleging that he had been defamed during the television programme. The action was settled on Thursday, with the BBC saying it acknowledged Mr Casey's personal tragedy. It stood by the journalism of the broadcast and added: 'The BBC is however happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist, or someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the far right through his victim impact statement.' It is understood Mr Casey received a substantial figure in the settlement.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Ashling Murphy's boyfriend settles defamation action against BBC
The 23-year-old schoolteacher was killed along a canal path in Tullamore, Co Offaly in 2022 by murderer Jozef Puska. Her partner, 27-year-old Ryan Casey, sued the BBC over a broadcast of an episode of the View following Puska's sentencing. It contained commentary on Mr Casey's victim impact statement that he delivered ahead of sentencing. He initiated High Court proceedings against the broadcaster alleging that he had been defamed during the television programme. The action was settled on Thursday, with the BBC saying it acknowledged Mr Casey's personal tragedy. It stood by the journalism of the broadcast and added: 'The BBC is however happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist, or someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the far right through his victim impact statement.' It is understood Mr Casey received a substantial figure in the settlement.
South Wales Guardian
3 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Ashling Murphy's boyfriend settles defamation action against BBC
The 23-year-old schoolteacher was killed along a canal path in Tullamore, Co Offaly in 2022 by murderer Jozef Puska. Her partner, 27-year-old Ryan Casey, sued the BBC over a broadcast of an episode of the View following Puska's sentencing. It contained commentary on Mr Casey's victim impact statement that he delivered ahead of sentencing. He initiated High Court proceedings against the broadcaster alleging that he had been defamed during the television programme. The action was settled on Thursday, with the BBC saying it acknowledged Mr Casey's personal tragedy. It stood by the journalism of the broadcast and added: 'The BBC is however happy to clarify that it does not consider Ryan Casey to be a criminal or a racist, or someone guilty of or attempting to incite hatred, or someone seeking to pose as a hero of the far right through his victim impact statement.' It is understood Mr Casey received a substantial figure in the settlement.
