Woman deported from US by ICE over thefts in Cork unhappy about delay in case

The case had to be adjourned again because it was not possible for her solicitor to attend

Last week, Ciocolata Munteanu brought €380 compensation to court last week and pleaded guilty to the two theft charges but Judge Mary Dorgan said the young woman was smiling and chewing gum in court as her solicitor was speaking on her behalf and that this was inappropriate. Picture: Larry Cummins

The woman who was deported by ICE in Los Angeles to face old theft charges of stealing two hams and cosmetics in Cork was unhappy on Thursday to be given one more week to chew on her situation.

Ciocolata Munteanu brought €380 compensation to court last week and pleaded guilty to the two theft charges but Judge Mary Dorgan said the young woman was smiling and chewing gum in court as her solicitor was speaking on her behalf and that this was inappropriate. “In here we look for respect. She can come back on April 16,” the judge said.