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Ireland's Most Dangerous Prisoner Loses Appeal Over Solitary Confinement
Ireland's most dangerous prisoner, Stephen Penrose, has lost his appeal against a ruling that upheld his solitary confinement in Mountjoy Prison. A judge determined that the prison acted appropriately in placing the killer in isolation.
9 Aug, 11:16 — 9 Aug, 15:59
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irish-independent18d ago
Ireland's most dangerous prisoner loses appeal over Mountjoy Prison solitary confinement ruling
Stephen Penrose (42) was sentenced to life in prison in December 2021 for the ‘gruesome’ murder of Philip Finnegan
By Gordon Deegan
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Judge says Mountjoy prison 'acted appropriately' placing killer Penrose in solitary confinement
Stephen Penrose (42), formerly of Newtown Court, Malahide, Coolock, Dublin 17 was sentenced to life in prison in December 2021 for the ‘gruesome’ murder of Philip Finnegan in August 2016.
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First report: the-journal · 9 Aug, 11:16|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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