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BBC News
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- BBC News
Man who defrauded disabled woman of £15,000 jailed
A man who has "never shown remorse" for defrauding a disabled woman of more than £15,000 has been jailed for 21 Wiles, of High Row, Malton, befriended and pressured the woman to transfer him payments over the course of more than two years, starting in November victim, from Scarborough, said: "I genuinely believed that Robert was a friend who was looking out for me and trying to help me. I feel that he has ruined my life."Wiles, 36, admitted fraud by false representation in June, and was sentenced at York Crown Court. Speaking after Wednesday's sentencing, Det Con Stephanie Palmer, of North Yorkshire Police, said Wiles had "an attitude of disdain" towards the woman and had never shown remorse."During the police interviews, he cruelly stated he would rather kill himself than be a carer for the victim, and that she deserved to be alone," she helped the victim, who was in her late fifties, with computer work and household tasks for payment, then began falsely telling her she could be investigated for benefit fraud. The victim, who is unable to work due to mental and physical health issues, said she had not received any compensation for the £15,144.49 she lost."I would love to move away from the area so I can get away from him, but I have no way of affording this now," she was arrested after the victim confided in someone during a hospital stay, who then reported the matter to police in March investigation found he had even persuaded the woman to change bank after concerns were raised by her original provider about the online Con Palmer added: "Almost every month during the period of the fraud, she was left with hardly any benefits in her bank account."I truly hope she can find some comfort knowing that he has finally faced justice for what he has put her through." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
The Sun
03-07-2025
- The Sun
Oisin Murphy banned from driving for 20 months and fined £70,000 after pleading guilty to drink-drive offence
CHAMPION jockey Oisin Murphy has been banned and fined after pleading guilty to drink driving. The troubled rider, 29, has been suspended from driving for 20 months and given a £70,000 fine by a district judge. 1 Murphy was arrested by cops after crashing a car into a tree in the early hours of April 27 near Hermitage in Berkshire. He was breath-tested seven hours after the crash and found to have 66 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, nearly twice the legal limit. The charge of failing to provide a sample to police at the roadside was dropped after what was described as a 'misunderstanding' by agent for the Crown Prosecution Service Richard Atkins. Murphy expressed remorse and apologised to the female passenger who was travelling in his car, to the public and to his colleagues in the weighing room. More to follow...
BreakingNews.ie
30-06-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Former An Post employee (39) stole cash from cards to pay loan shark, court hears
A former An Post employee who removed cash from cards and letters in a bid to repay loan sharks who threatened to burn down his house has received a fully suspended prison sentence. Michael Ryan of Ross Street, Killavullen, Co Cork, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Monday for sentencing. Advertisement His offending behaviour mainly involved the opening of greeting cards and letters in the hope that they continued money. The 39-year-old had been remanded in custody on June 20th last for sentencing on Monday. Garda Eoin O'Callaghan said the offending occurred from October 24th, 2023, to November 18th, 2023. Garda O'Callaghan told Judge Helen Boyle that it was difficult to put a figure on the total financial loss. He indicated that many of the envelopes which were opened by Mr Ryan were bright and colourful and looked like they contained greeting cards. Advertisement Mr Ryan co operated fully with the garda investigation in to the matter. He also wrote a letter of apology to the court. Defence barrister Emmet Boyle said that his client was hugely remorseful for his behaviour. 'He (Mr Ryan) is deeply sorry and disgusted with himself for ruining a fine job that he had at this time.' Mr Boyle said that the accused had borrowed €3,000 from a loan shark with his debt soon doubling to €6,000. He stated that Mr Ryan was warned that if he didn't pay his debt his house would be burned down. Advertisement Judge Helen Boyle said that Mr Ryan had breached the trust of both his employer and the public. She emphasised that the public depends on the honesty with which the postal service operates. She said that Mr Ryan had brought shame on himself and his family whilst suffering the loss of a good job arising out of his offending behaviour. Judge Boyle commended gardaí and An Post for their quick response after members of the public noticed that cards containing cash and vouchers were not reaching their destination. Two items were put in the post as a test. Mr Ryan was caught on CCTV at a sorting office removing the items and bringing them to his car. Advertisement Mr Ryan had opened some 140 coloured cards and 77 commercial letters over the course of his offending behaviour Ireland Microsoft making billions from alleged unlawful pr... Read More Judge Boyle said that generally older people send cash and vouchers in the post as gifts for their loved ones. 'They are entitled to not have them interfered with and for them to arrive intact.' She noted the guilty plea, the full admissions on arrest, the remorse of the accused and his mental health difficulties, before sentencing him to 27 months in prison which she fully suspended. Mr Ryan was also ordered to carry out 240 hours of community service. Mr Ryan had pleaded guilty to theft of post at the An Post delivery service unit at Carrignaroher, Fermoy, Co Cork, and to related charges fo possessing stolen post and interference with post.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
'Show-off' driver who revved engine before flipping his car and killing grandfather who was walking his dogs is jailed
A 'show off' driver revved the engine of his powerful car before killing an innocent grandfather walking his dog has been jailed. Daniel Boucher, 28, bragged about the horsepower of his Peugeot 207 moments before a deadly crash. He lost control of the car after taking a bend too fast, flipping the vehicle and ploughing into 66-year-old David Paul Chaplin. Mr Chaplin, who had been walking two dogs in Nelson, near Caerphilly, South Wales, was struck with devastating force. Emergency crews raced to the scene, including officers, paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, the Welsh Air Ambulance, and South Wales Fire and Rescue. But despite their efforts, the grandfather died at the scene. Prosecutor Owen Williams said Boucher had finished work when he bragged to colleague Scott Williams about the 165 and 170 horsepower of his 'turbocharged' car. He said Boucher had been driving 'way too fast' after leaving work and crashed a short way into his journey. Boucher was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving having admitted a lesser charge of causing death by careless driving. Hashim Salmman, defending, said Boucher was genuinely remorseful. Judge Vanessa Francis told him: 'This was a tragic miscalculation of what speed was safe to negotiate that bend and your ability to control the car and keep other road users safe as is your responsibility.' Boucher, of Argoed, Blackwood, was jailed for four years and banned from driving for five years. Speaking after the sentence Mr Chaplin's daughter Abby Hillberg, said her father was 'more than just a victim of a tragic and heartbreaking event, he was an amazing dad, and outstanding grandfather, a partner and a friend to many.' She said: 'Today we remember and honour the life of the amazing and wonderful Paul Chaplin, whose life was tragically cut short on 18 April 2023 due a road traffic collision. 'His life was cruelly taken from him far too soon, and the shock and impact of this loss has affected everyone who loved and knew him. 'He was the main function of our family, our whole world and more. 'He was more than just a victim of a tragic and heartbreaking event, he was an amazing dad, and outstanding grandfather, a partner and a friend to many. 'He brightened every room he walked in, made a positive impact on everyone who met him and, most of all, brought happiness to those around him. 'No words will ever explain the heartache and sorrow that we felt and still feel to this day, but in remembering our Dad and Bampi we hold onto the joy and love he brought into our lives and remember all the memories we share and that remain in our hearts forever. 'There is not a day that goes by where we don't think of him, tell him we love him or reminisce on our happy memories. He really was one of a kind, a true gentleman and an honourable man. 'We hope for this tribute to serve as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety and acknowledgement of pedestrians. 'Every life lost is a family shattered and a future rewritten. Rest in peace and keep showing us daily that you are with us. You will never be forgotten, we love you always.' Sergeant Shane Draper, the senior investigating officer from the serious collision investigation unit, said: 'This is a tragic case that has resulted in the needless loss of a life. 'The facts of the case are that, after leaving work, Boucher drove dangerously, far too quickly for the road and lost control of his vehicle. 'Boucher was showing off and his failure to drive to the required competent and careful driving standard has caused devastating consequences - the death of Mr Chaplin, who was simply walking his dog on the pavement. 'The importance of driving carefully and to your ability at all times is never more poignant than in this case; the collision was so unnecessary. Dangerous driving ruins lives. 'This is a reminder to everyone who gets behind the wheel - your responsibility isn't just to ensure your own safety, but the safety of everyone around you. 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Chaplin.'
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Controversial footy star Ezra Mam opens up on hitting rock bottom and the regret that he thinks about every day
Brisbane superstar Ezra Mam has opened up about his infamous drug-fueled car crash, hitting rock bottom and his journey back to the NRL. Broncos five-eighth Mam, 22, made headlines in October 2024 when his ute collided with an Uber, that led to serious consequences for the player, both professionally and legally. Mam, driving with cocaine in his system and without a licence, had a head-on collision, injuring the driver, a female passenger and her young daughter. He was fined $850 and disqualified from driving for six months. Mam was also suspended by the NRL until round 10 this season and fined $120,000 jointly by the NRL and Brisbane. 'I'm learning how to deal with that remorse,' Mam told News Corp. 'I caused an accident. The thought of my actions and potentially hurting anybody or impacting somebody's life … I've got to deal with that every day of my life. Mam, driving with cocaine in his system and without a licence, had a head-on collision, injuring the driver, a female passenger and her young daughter 'I have extreme regrets. 'I regret the whole thing. Firstly, I regret that I didn't just stop in the first place. I wish I didn't drive unlicensed, it was a stupid thing to do. 'The biggest lesson learned is that my actions can have repercussions, not just to myself, but more importantly on others. 'It's something I think of every day. I genuinely do feel for what I did and I'm trying to handle it in a good way. 'I need to hold myself to a higher standard. I genuinely do feel for what I did and now I've just got to let my actions do the speaking.' Mam, who is now back playing, spent time in a Brisbane rehab facility after the incident and is now working hard on dealing with his emotions better. He says he wasn't a regular drug user. 'No, definitely not,' he said. 'This was definitely an isolated incident. 'For me, and for anyone in general (who goes to rehab), you get different things out of it. 'For me, it wasn't for drugs or alcohol, but I needed to learn how to deal with things better emotionally. 'I learnt that I need to learn to talk to people more and express myself to them. 'If I wasn't emotionally handling things well, then I need to be able to learn to speak up and reach out to people for support. 'I'm still learning about myself now and different ways I can deal with different things.' Mam, who will take the field in Sunday's match against Cronulla Sharks at Suncorp, says he is now working on being a better person and winning a premiership for the Broncos.
