Gemma O'Doherty denies harassing mother of young man who took his own life

The judge agreed to adjourn the application, which could see Ms O'Doherty jailed over her alleged failure to comply with the terms of an injunction obtained by the boy's mother Edel Campbell, to later this week

Gemma O'Doherty (pictured) was brought before Mr Justice Conor Dignam at the High Court on Wednesday following her arrest by gardaí. File picture

Journalist Gemma O'Doherty has rejected claims she harassed the mother of a young man who took his own life, and that any attempt to jail her for alleged contempt is "outrageous and unlawful".

Ms O'Doherty was brought before Mr Justice Conor Dignam at the High Court on Wednesday following her arrest by gardaí.