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undefined | Serving garda and retired superintendent appear in court charged over alleged connections to organised crime group

A retired Garda Superintendent, John Murphy, 65, of Clontarf, Dublin, and a serving Garda, Manus Keane, 46, appeared in the Criminal Courts of Justice today after being charged by the Garda National Bureau of Investigation. Both men face three serious offences: facilitating a serious crime for an organised criminal group, perverting the course of justice, and corruption.

The charges stem from an extensive probe that linked the two officers to an alleged network of organised crime. Investigators said Murphy allegedly used his senior position to enable the criminal organisation to carry out its activities, while Keane is accused of providing direct assistance in exchange for personal benefit. Prosecutors allege that the conduct not only undermined the integrity of the police service but also threatened public confidence in law‑enforcement institutions.

The case, reported by Tom Tuite at 14:23, will proceed before the court, where the two officers will be required to enter pleas. If convicted, they face substantial penalties reflecting the gravity of facilitating organised crime and the breach of public trust inherent in perverting justice and corruption.

Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?

Today, the government has confirmed that it intends to remove the right to trial by jury in the vast majority of cases in the Crown Courts. Serious criminal allegations, carrying up to three years …

The Secret Barrister

Ars Technica News Sep 19, 2025

Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks https://arstechni.ca/FJBG #criminalcourts #Cyberattacks #ransomware #Security #Biz&IT

Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks

Ransomware group is one of the world’s most prolific.

Ars Technica

EmB Philo Apr 13, 2025

@FascistCentre
Do Internat’l #CriminalCourts always have to wait until the #atrocities have all taken-place before they prosecute?

PhoenixSerenity May 21, 2024

A #Filipino joined #ClimateLitigation against #TotalEnergies, in case filed in France. #LegalAction, filed this morning in Paris by 8 #ClimateImpact #survivors from 7 countries & 3 #NGOs, is #unprecedented in history of #climate #litigation - opening the way to holding #FossilFuel producers/shareholders responsible at #CriminalCourts for chaos caused by #ClimateChange. #Greenpeace #Philippines is supporting the case.

https://www.greenpeace.org/philippines/press/63580/filipino-joins-landmark-transnational-climate-litigation-against-oil-company/

#AsianMastodon #TootSEA #GlobalSouth #environmental

Filipino joins landmark transnational climate litigation against oil company - Greenpeace Philippines

This case also seeks to put a definitive halt to the expansion of fossil fuel extraction, which is leading to an unprecedented situation: a “globocide”, i.e. the irreversible disruption of the Earth System and the biosphere as a whole.

Greenpeace Philippines

Judith Townend Dec 6, 2023

v busy end to term and barely time to log into a social media account! But here it is: my book with @LucyCWelsh
on open justice and transparency in the criminal courts. We plan to mark its publication with an event in the spring. details to follow! https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/observing-justice
#openjustice #transparency #criminaljustice #criminalcourts #lawresearch #accesstojustice

Observing Justice

Observing Justice - Digital Transparency, Openness and Accountability in Criminal Courts; This book examines how major but often under-scrutinised legal, social, and technological developments have affected the transparency and accountability of the criminal justice process. The book proposes a framework for open justice which prioritises public legal education and justice system accountability.

Bristol University Press

Steve Dustcircle 🌹Jul 31, 2023

The Fear of Too Much #Justice;
#Race, #Poverty, and the Persistence of #Inequality in the #CriminalCourts
https://www.dsausa.org/democratic-left/never-enough-justice/

Never Enough Justice - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

The Fear of Too Much JusticeRace, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal CourtsThe New Press, 2023 By Stephen B. Bright and James KwakWith a foreword by Bryan Stevenson In The Fear of Too Much Justice, public defender Stephen B. Bright and scholar James Kwak provide a readable, far-reaching, and expertly constructed overview…

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

OccuWorld Jul 26, 2023

Indigenous Climate Activist Victor Puertas Remains in Custody Despite No Indictment

https://unicornriot.ninja/2023/indigenous-climate-activist-victor-puertas-remains-in-custody-despite-no-indictment/

Victor Puertas was arrested at the South River Music Festival in DeKalb County, GA on March 5. He has been behind bars ever since.

In most states, prosecutors have up to 72 hours to bring charges. But certain states, including California, give prosecutors only 48 hours before they must file charges or release the suspect.

#judicialtorture #victorpuertas #100daysnocharge #criminalcourts #illegaldetention #humanrightsviolation #judicialreview #departmentofjustice #DOJ