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Thoughts on #suemepaddy ?

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Xmaspost · 30/03/2018 19:19

Another very disturbing development post trial ...

"Ulster and Ireland rugby player Paddy Jackson has said he intends to sue Labour Senator Aodhán Ó Riordáin for defamation after the politician sent a tweet in the wake of the Belfast rape trial verdicts."

www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/paddy-jackson-s-lawyers-say-he-intends-to-sue-aodh%C3%A1n-%C3%B3-riord%C3%A1in-over-tweet-1.3445578

You'll easily find a copy of the original tweet that caused offense.... can't believe he'd do that. I'm thinking I should sign up for twitter and post with#suemepaddy

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Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 30/03/2018 21:48

Yep Grumpy liberal wins

Totallymyownperson · 30/03/2018 21:46

He needs to dump his lawyers and find a PR company. Mind you his become so toxic even the PR company might reject his money as it would be bad PR for them

GrainneWail · 30/03/2018 21:46

It is diverting, Maryz. I'm enjoying my reading with a pink Gordon's and tonic. I quite like this one...

Thoughts on #suemepaddy ?
LastGirlOnTheLeft · 30/03/2018 21:46

People are starting to see just what kind of repulsive vermin these men are...keep it up Putrid Jackson!👍👍👍

This case might be the one to awaken the most thick people to the misogyny in our midst.

Maryz · 30/03/2018 21:32

I've been having a lovely time with a glass of wine reading the @suemepaddy tweets. It's cheered me up no end.

But this one wins

Thoughts on #suemepaddy ?
GrainneWail · 30/03/2018 21:30

#suemepaddy seems to be trending in Ireland. Aodhán Ó Riordáin is a fairly popular politician, down with the kids. PJ has picked the wrong target if he's aiming for public support and reputation redemption.

HomeTerf · 30/03/2018 21:21

I guess the entitled posh boy can just keep throwing money at this and hope it'll make everyone believe it never happened.

I'd contribute to a crowdfunder too.

boatyardblues · 30/03/2018 20:54

Thanks Maryz - link worked, although I didn’t finish the article. What revolting men. Sad That poor young woman.

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 30/03/2018 20:52

Well if Aodhán Ó Riordáin is sued I will contribute to a crowd funder for him
Yep, me too. I’m sick of this shit.

Totallymyownperson · 30/03/2018 20:51

If the senator loses the case there should be a change in the law just because someone has voiced opinion that they don't agree with which is a verdict should never be good enough to sue someone. If it's his honest opinion I think he should be able to voice it. After all when someone is convicted people are allowed to say they don't agree with the verdict this despite a guilty verdict being reached when jurors are convinced person is guilty beyond reasonable doubt. When they are found not guilty it can be anything from having reasonable doubt to being totally convinced a person is innocent

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 30/03/2018 20:36

This is a bit like the Ched Evans case

Couldn't even tell you the name of the other man involved who was found not guilty

And not because he was 'innocent'

But because he kept his head down afterwards and didn't make twattish comments

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 30/03/2018 20:34

Well and other comments...but particularly hyper and mice

I am allowed to believe her and i will happily donate to a go fund me page

Maryz · 30/03/2018 20:33

here boaty.

I'm not sure if you need an account; if you do I can find a different summary.

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 30/03/2018 20:33

What hypermice and lass said

ZibbidooZibbidooZibbidoo · 30/03/2018 20:26
Shock

I know the police have questioned at least 2 people that named her on social media but I assumed they were people unconnected with the case. I saw one person name her on Wednesday.

boatyardblues · 30/03/2018 20:25

Can anyone point me to a concise summary of the case? I haven’t been following it, but I am interested in reading up on it.

SmurfOrTerf · 30/03/2018 20:23

Zibbidoo I'm sure I heard that on Sky news this morning

LassWiADelicateAir · 30/03/2018 20:16

Well if Aodhán Ó Riordáin is sued I will contribute to a crowd funder for him.

Maryz · 30/03/2018 20:16

Jackson and Olding are also suing the BBC.

I bet Olding pulls out of that. He seems to just want to get his head down at this stage, Jackson and his lawyers seem to think they can force people to think he's a good guy Hmm

ZibbidooZibbidooZibbidoo · 30/03/2018 20:09

Sorry, have 2 of the defendants in that case named the complainant?? Shock

Hypermice · 30/03/2018 20:07

And what can he sue for? The politician says he believes the defendant. That’s a matter of opinion surely? I don’t see any defamation there.

Hypermice · 30/03/2018 20:05

Urgh.

What’s the penalty / offence for naming a defendant who has anonymity?

Poor girl. I can see why women don’t report rape.

BoreOfWhabylon · 30/03/2018 20:01

Here's Paddy blacked up and dressed as a slave.

Because that's funny as fuck, right?

Almost as funny as spit roasting a nineteen year old girl.

Thoughts on #suemepaddy ?
Maryz · 30/03/2018 19:50

missed your post, Grainne - exactly.

Did the defendants in the case name her? Surely even they couldn't be so stupid Shock

Maryz · 30/03/2018 19:49

And if he does try to sue everyone who thinks he's an arse, he'll be pretty busy Hmm