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Case No. 6154Threats to kill or cause serious harm (Non-Fatal Offences Against the State Act, 1997, Section 5) · Co. Limerick

Barbie Kardashian remanded in custody as Limerick trial is not ready

Barbie Kardashian, a 22-year-old transgender woman of no fixed abode, is accused of making threats to kill or cause serious harm on four separate occasions in 2023 against two women, Tegan McGhee and Roisin Linnane. The accused is alleged to have threatened to kill Tegan McGhee on February 25, 2023, and to have threatened to kill Roisin Linnane on three dates in 2023, including April 25. Kardashian appeared for trial before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on a Monday, as reported on April 8, 2024, but the trial was not immediately ready to proceed, and the defence cited difficulties concerning personnel. Judge Dermot Sheehan remanded Kardashian in continuing custody for trial to April 29.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Apr
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Barbie Kardashian, a 22-year-old transgender woman of no fixed abode, is accused of threatening to kill or cause serious harm to two women.
  • Kardashian is alleged to have threatened to kill Tegan McGhee on February 25, 2023, with intent that she would believe the threat would be carried out.
  • Kardashian is alleged to have threatened to kill Roisin Linnane on three dates in 2023, including April 25.
Where
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
When
The alleged threats were made on four separate occasions in 2023.
Charges
Kardashian is accused of making threats to kill or cause serious harm, contrary to Section 5 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the State Act, 1997.
In court
  • Kardashian appeared for trial on a Monday, as reported on April 8, 2024.
  • The trial was not immediately ready to proceed, and the judge was Judge Dermot Sheehan.
  • The State barrister said he hoped the trial would proceed later that month.
Other details
The defence said there were difficulties concerning personnel involved in the case and that Kardashian was anxious to proceed with the trial.
Sentence
Judge Sheehan remanded Kardashian in continuing custody for trial to April 29.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKardashian is alleged to have threatened to kill Tegan McGhee on February 25, 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatKardashian is alleged to have threatened to kill Roisin Linnane on three dates in 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenA threat to kill Tegan McGhee is alleged to have been made on February 25th, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenKardashian is also alleged to have threatened to kill Roisin Linnane on three dates in 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe court appearance took place on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeKardashian is accused of making threats to kill or cause serious harm on four separate occasions in 2023. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtKardashian appeared for trial before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on a Monday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge heard the trial was not immediately ready to proceed. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe State barrister said he hoped the trial would proceed later that month. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe trial was not immediately ready to proceed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge was Judge Dermot Sheehan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Sheehan remanded Kardashian in continuing custody for trial on April 29th. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceKardashian was remanded in continuing custody for trial on April 29. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defence barrister said there were difficulties concerning personnel involved in the case. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe defence said Kardashian was anxious to proceed with the trial. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defence said there were difficulties concerning personnel involved in the case. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution hoped the trial would proceed later in the month. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Barbie Kardashian 'anxious to proceed' but trial not ready due to 'difficulties'

    Court appearance at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court: trial not immediately ready due to 'personnel' difficulties, accused remanded in custody to April 29.

    accused, Barbie Kardashian, 22, female, namedBarbie Kardashianvictim, Tegan McGhee, female, irish (judged from name)Tegan McGheevictim, Roisin Linnane, female, irish (judged from name)Roisin Linnane
  2. 8 Apr2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Barbie Kardashian appears in court on charges of threatening to kill two women

    First report of this case in the existing list. Covers the Limerick Circuit Criminal Court trial appearance, the four alleged threats in 2023 against Tegan McGhee and Roisin Linnane, and the remand to April 29th.

    accused, Barbie Kardashian, 22, female, namedBarbie Kardashianvictim, Tegan McGhee, female, irish (judged from name)Tegan McGheevictim, Roisin Linnane, female, irish (judged from name)Roisin Linnane