Judge restricts media access to sentencing hearing for Ana Kriegel's killers

The judge overseeing the trial of two boys convicted of the murder of Anastasia Kriegel has refused to allow more than five journalists to attend the sentencing hearing next week.

Citing the need to protect the boys' rights, their physical and mental well-being, and their dignity, Justice Paul McDermott at the Central Criminal Court refused an application by RTÉ and various newspapers to increase the number of journalists who will be present in court.