Episode 548: Controversial prison sentencing
20 April 2024 - 1 hourSentencing for sex offenders has been thrown into debate after a shocking case of the sex assault of a baby resulted in a four year prison sentence.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitt about sentence guidelines, controversial judges and the public perception of jail terms.
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Episode 1287: How the Kinahan Cartel's links to Russian money launderers was exposed by UK cops
Gardaí have seized more than €2 million across Ireland for a Russian crime network who laundered cash for the Kinahan Cartel. The cash seizures were made after UK police targeted the crime gang who are suspected of laundering billions of euros of dirty money in recent years. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the Kinahan gang were one of the network's best customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
26 November Finished
Episode 1286: Crime World goes inside Wheatfield Prison to see the fight against contraband drones
Drones are being used to smuggle drugs, weapons, and mobile phones into a Dublin jail on an almost daily basis. Organised crime groups are using skilled drone pilots to drop contraband items into Wheatfield Prison. Niall talks to Crime World correspondent Ken Foy who went inside the jail to see how prison officials are fighting back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 mins
26 November Finished
Episode 1285: How CAB targeted two sisters The Family gang members
Two sisters who are in relationships with key members of The Family drugs gang have been targeted by CAB. Charmaine and her sister Charlene were both named in cases brought against gangland criminals Brad White and Jamie Geoghegan. Niall talks to Eamon Dillon about the array of designer clothes seized by the crime fighting bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
25 November Finished
Episode 1284: Crime World rebrand and Christy Kinahan exclusive series launch
SundayWorld.com is getting a new look, by rebranding to crimeworld.com. As Ireland’s top podcast for 2025 it makes sense to have all of our crime content in one place. crimeworld.com is your one stop shop for all things criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld, subscribers will get exclusive access to the latest stories and podcasts, starting with a brand new six-part series on the 'Dapper Don' Christy Kinahan senior. Nicola talks to Niall about the rebrand and whats in store for our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
25 November Finished
Episode 1283: Gangland hitman ‘Frog Eyes’ took cocaine shortly before prison death
Gangland killer David ’Frog Eyes’ Stanners had cocaine in his bloodstream when he was found dead in Mountjoy Prison, an inquest has heard. Stanners died in the Dublin jail more than 20 years after taking part in one of Limerick’s most infamous feud murders. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the death of a gangland gunman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 mins
24 November Finished
Episode 1282: Conor McGregor sues Sky News over ‘rapist’ claim
Conor McGregor is suing Sky News for defamation, claiming he was called a rapist by one of their reporters. The case centres around a question posed to the UFC fighter as he walked out of court after losing a civil trial to Nikita Hand. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the court hearing and McGregor’s other legal actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
24 November Finished