Sonya Egan's impending release triggers 'fear and worry', says Cork victim

Laura O’Connell told the Irish Examiner podcast she fears harassment could resume as Sonya Egan, jailed for false allegations and stalking, is released

Laura O’Connell at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. File picture: Cork Courts Limited

A Cork woman who was the victim of a sustained campaign of harassment has said she fears the perpetrator, who is due for release from prison next week, could be “back with a vengeance” and do harm to her and others.

Laura O’Connell, who was among several people Sonya Egan harassed and made serious false allegations about, said there is little support for victims in such situations when a person is about to be released from prison.