Newspaper publisher fined €40k for contempt of court

Independent Star Ltd., publishers of the Star Sunday newspaper which was found to have defamed a convicted child porn user, has been fined €40,000 for contempt of court.

Newspaper publisher fined €40k for contempt of court
Mon, 13 Dec, 2010 - 14:07

Independent Star Ltd., publishers of the Star Sunday newspaper which was found to have defamed a convicted child porn user, has been fined €40,000 for contempt of court.

Judge Joseph Mathews also directed Star Sunday to publish a correction of defamatory statements it made about Barry Watters (aged 34) of Hazelwood Avenue, Dundalk, Co Louth.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Explosion at Donegal service station Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy
Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service
AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual Mental health experts issue warning over AI 'therapy'
CourtsHeathrowPlace: Hazelwood Avenue, Dundalk, Co LouthPlace: Arbour Hill prisonPerson: JudgePerson: Joseph MathewsPerson: Barry WattersPerson: WattersPerson: BarristerPerson: Hugh MohanPerson: MathewsPerson: Larry MurphyPerson: MohanPerson: James Mc CulloughPerson: Eoin Mc Cullough, S.C.Person: Des GibsonPerson: Mc CulloughPerson: Shane EnglishOrganisation: Independent Star Ltd.Organisation: Star SundayOrganisation: Circuit Civil courtOrganisation: Independent Star Ltd
<p>Sodium valproate, manufactured by Sanofi and sold as Epilim, has been linked to a high risk of serious injury for babies in the womb. File picture</p>

Three more children settle Epilim sodium valproate cases

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited