Ali Bracken

1 week ago | independent.ie | Ali Bracken

Rape survivor Hazel Behan brings case to Europe over Portugal’ s alleged failure to fully investigate Christian Bruckner over 2004 attackCase alleges failings contributed to acquittal of one of the most high-profile perpetrators in modern historyChristian Bruckner was later named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCannHazel Behan at her home in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Ali Bracken

BREAKING | Rape survivor Hazel Behan brings case to Europe over Portugal’s alleged failure to fully investigate Christian Brückner over 2004 attackMs Behan lodges case over Portugal’s alleged failure to properly investigate rapist Christian Brückner over her 2004 sexual attackChristian Brückner was later named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCannHazel Behan at her home in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Ali Bracken

Sister hits out at problematic garda probe and questions why suspect was allowed to get awayThe grotesque injuries Emer O’Loughlin’s murderer inflicted upon her 20 years ago in Co Clare have only recently been divulged to her family for the first time.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Ali Bracken

Witness in case of missing farmer Mike Gaine sketched weapons when speaking to gardaíSearch for missing Kerry farmer enters its 24th dayThere has been no breakthrough in the search for Mike GaineA man interviewed as a witness in connection with missing Kerry farmer Mike Gaine sketched a series of weapons for gardaí during questioning. This man, who is among almost 100 people to have provided a witness statement to gardaí, is “considered a witness of interest”, said a source.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Ali Bracken

Garda whistleblower sues force over allegedly defective gun holsters Man had first outlined his concerns in June 2019. Stock image/GettyA garda whistleblower who has made protected disclosures over the quality of the gun holsters previously worn by armed officers is attempting to sue the force. The former garda, who is before the courts charged in connection with a separate criminal matter, has lodged a High Court action.