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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Family of glam Irish designer found dead on US yacht ‘stunned' over new brain cancer claims as they hire top lawyer
US DETECTIVES investigating the death of an Irish designer found dead on a yacht in New York are probing claims that she had been battling brain cancer. Martha Nolan-O'Slattara, 33, was found dead on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club in the Hamptons on Long Island last Tuesday after a business meeting with insurance tycoon Christopher Durnan at the Club. 4 Martha Nolan-O'Slattara, 33, was found dead on a boat last week Credit: SOCIAL MEDIA 4 Martha moved to New York from Carlow ten years ago Credit: SOCIAL MEDIA Durnan, 60, reportedly ran screaming down the dock for help at the ritzy club, where he was well-known, after a 911 call reported Nolan was unconscious on board. A preliminary investigation and exam of the scene last week was inconclusive and detectives said a post-mortem exam didn't show evidence of any violence. Carlow woman Martha's cause of death has still not been determined and her family has been told a final post-mortem report will take at least three months to complete. Now, it has been claimed that the up-and-coming fashion designer could have been battling brain cancer before her death. According to The Irish Independent, Martha's mum Elma - who is currently in the US to repatriate her daughter - was asked by detectives about claims that her daughter had brain cancer. The grief-stricken mum was left "stunned" by the claims and told cops that her daughter was "perfectly healthy". Martha's family have engaged with a top lawyer in the US and are seeking a "second-opinion autopsy" before the body is embalmed and prepared for repatriation to Ireland. Criminal defence attorney Arthur Aidala said he is touch with the district attorney's office and confirmed the family has had a sit-down with Suffolk County homicide detectives. Aidala said cops are doing a "deep investigation" into the cause of death of the successful young swimsuit designer and confirmed "people are still being questioned" over the case. Secret legal battles of designer, 33, mysteriously found dead on luxury yacht as new timeline of last hours emerges He said: "There is still a very intense investigation focused on why a young woman is dead. "The autopsy report did show that there was no signs of a struggle, no defensive wounds on her hands, no obvious signs of trauma. "The medical examiner is really focusing now on her blood and the other fluids that are being sent to toxicology to see what's going on. "There were rumours that she possibly had some form of brain cancer and that is being investigated as well." DRUG PROBE Suffolk County's East End Drug Task Force has joined the investigation to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The task force is now analysing whether drugs might have played a role in the death. Police are still waiting for toxicology results from the medical examiner, which could take several months to complete. The tests will determine whether there was any substance in her system that contributed to her death. Nolan, who moved to New York when she was 26, had been staying with her boyfriend in the Montauk area at the time of her death. It is understood that the pair had visited Ireland at Christmas. She reportedly called him in the hours before her death and told him she was going to book an Uber and get home around 1am. The tragic young woman was found dead at around 12am local time. 4 A task force is now analysing whether drugs might have played a role in Martha's death Credit: Social Media
Libyan Express
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Libyan Express
US defends deportation policies amid Libya reports
Saddam Haftar (in the middle) attends the US State Department meeting in Washington, April 28, 2025. Photo via SOCIAL MEDIA The US State Department has confirmed its dedication to enforcing immigration policies and deporting foreign nationals who pose security threats or have entered the country illegally. This statement came in response to media reports about potential US plans to deport migrants to Libya. Through an official spokesperson, the Department emphasised that enforcing immigration laws, including those implemented during the Trump administration, remains a 'top priority.' The spokesperson added that deporting individuals with final removal orders or those who entered illegally is 'essential to protecting the United States from external threats.' Whilst asserting that the US does not return anyone to countries where they may face persecution, the Department declined to provide specific details about diplomatic communications with foreign governments. This includes whether direct consultations occurred with Libyan authorities or if Saddam Haftar's recent Washington visit addressed deportation matters. When questioned about Libya's potential designation as a 'safe third country' for asylum seeker deportations, the Department offered only a general response, noting that 'several other countries have expressed a willingness to receive third-country nationals and facilitate the return of their own citizens,' without specifically mentioning Libya. The spokesperson expressed gratitude to international partners assisting with deportee returns but indicated no publicly available estimates exist regarding how many individuals with criminal records might be included in such procedures. Whilst neither confirming nor denying any pilot deportation programmes involving Libya, the Department reiterated that 'enforcing US immigration laws is a fundamental part of protecting the rule of law and homeland security.' CNN has reported, citing 'multiple sources familiar with the discussions,' that the Trump administration has engaged in talks with officials in Libya and Rwanda about potentially sending migrants with criminal records to those countries. The network further reported that administration officials hope to formalise negotiations with Libya toward establishing a 'safe third country' agreement that would allow the US to return asylum seekers apprehended at the border to Libya.
