Belfast Crown Court

PODCAST: The story of the trial that gripped the nation as told by ever-present reporters in Courtroom 12

The trial is over but the conversations continue. Over 42 days the Belfast Crown Court heard the case of professional rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding and their friends, Blane McIlroy and Rory Harrison. JOE reporter Rosanna Cooney and Newstalk Courts’ Correspondent Frank Greaney were present in the courtroom throughout as Jackson and Olding […]

The trial is over but the conversations continue. Over 42 days the Belfast Crown Court heard the case of professional rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding and their friends, Blane McIlroy and Rory Harrison. JOE reporter Rosanna Cooney and Newstalk Courts’ Correspondent Frank Greaney were present in the courtroom throughout as Jackson and Olding […]

8 years ago

Drogheda United investigating tweet sent by one of their players regarding Belfast trial

They’ve released a statement… Drogheda United have launched an investigation into one of their players following a tweet that was sent on Wednesday regarding the verdict of the Belfast trial. The club have said that they are horrified by the comments made in the tweet and they will be launching an investigation into the matter. They […]

They’ve released a statement… Drogheda United have launched an investigation into one of their players following a tweet that was sent on Wednesday regarding the verdict of the Belfast trial. The club have said that they are horrified by the comments made in the tweet and they will be launching an investigation into the matter. They […]

8 years ago

“It was never my intention to cause any upset to anyone on that night” – Stuart Olding releases statement following trial verdict

Olding’s solicitor Paul Dougan read the statement … On Wednesday, Ireland and Ulster rugby duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were declared not guilty of raping a 19-year-old student in June 2016. Following the verdict, Solicitor Paul Dougan read a statement written by Stuart Olding. Olding: 'I am very relieved that the jury has accepted my explanation […]

Olding’s solicitor Paul Dougan read the statement … On Wednesday, Ireland and Ulster rugby duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were declared not guilty of raping a 19-year-old student in June 2016. Following the verdict, Solicitor Paul Dougan read a statement written by Stuart Olding. Olding: 'I am very relieved that the jury has accepted my explanation […]

8 years ago

Paddy Jackson has been found not guilty by the Belfast Crown Court

The jury in the Belfast Crown Court has returned its verdict. Ireland and Ulster rugby duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been declared not guilty of raping a 19-year-old student in June 2016. After 3 hours and 45 minutes of deliberation it reached a unanimous verdict on all counts. Jackson (26), from Oakleigh Park, […]

The jury in the Belfast Crown Court has returned its verdict. Ireland and Ulster rugby duo Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been declared not guilty of raping a 19-year-old student in June 2016. After 3 hours and 45 minutes of deliberation it reached a unanimous verdict on all counts. Jackson (26), from Oakleigh Park, […]

8 years ago

Jury told they must reach “unanimous verdict” as Belfast trial draws to a close

The latest from Belfast Crown Court. Updated: 5pm The jurors presiding in the trial of two Ireland Ulster rugby players accused of rape will be returning to Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday to continue their deliberations. Telling the eight men and three women of the jury not to speak to anyone about the trial – […]

The latest from Belfast Crown Court. Updated: 5pm The jurors presiding in the trial of two Ireland Ulster rugby players accused of rape will be returning to Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday to continue their deliberations. Telling the eight men and three women of the jury not to speak to anyone about the trial – […]

8 years ago

Judge tells Belfast jury to determine whether complainant’s “evidence is true” as verdict nears

The very latest developments from Belfast Crown Court. On Monday at Belfast Crown Court, Judge Smyth addressed the young woman who also attended an after-party at the home of Ireland international Paddy Jackson, and who opened the door of Jackson’s bedroom while the alleged incident was taking place, describing her as a “key witness.” Asking the […]

The very latest developments from Belfast Crown Court. On Monday at Belfast Crown Court, Judge Smyth addressed the young woman who also attended an after-party at the home of Ireland international Paddy Jackson, and who opened the door of Jackson’s bedroom while the alleged incident was taking place, describing her as a “key witness.” Asking the […]

8 years ago