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22/10/2012
McAreavey Family Sue Hotel Where Daughter Was Murdered
The family of Michaela McAreavey are reported to be suing the hotel in which she was murdered while on honeymoon, for damages which could top €1.5million.
The 27-year-old newlywed was strangled in her room at the former Legends Hotel in Mauritius in January last year.
Two hotel workers accused of killing the daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte were cleared of her murder earlier this year.
Now Mrs McAreavey's widower John and the Harte family have launched civil proceedings against the Lux Hotel Group, which is the re-branded name of the hotel.
The basis for the case is understood to be that the hotel failed to provide a safe place for the young teacher to stay.
It is also understood the majority of any compensation awarded would be donated to a charity -- The Michaela Foundation -- set up in memory of the Tyrone woman.
The Michaela Foundation was created to help children in need of support and education.
It is believed the claim was lodged at the Supreme Court in Mauritius on Friday.
(H/CD)
The 27-year-old newlywed was strangled in her room at the former Legends Hotel in Mauritius in January last year.
Two hotel workers accused of killing the daughter of Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte were cleared of her murder earlier this year.
Now Mrs McAreavey's widower John and the Harte family have launched civil proceedings against the Lux Hotel Group, which is the re-branded name of the hotel.
The basis for the case is understood to be that the hotel failed to provide a safe place for the young teacher to stay.
It is also understood the majority of any compensation awarded would be donated to a charity -- The Michaela Foundation -- set up in memory of the Tyrone woman.
The Michaela Foundation was created to help children in need of support and education.
It is believed the claim was lodged at the Supreme Court in Mauritius on Friday.
(H/CD)
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Murdered Michaela McAreavey's body is due to arrive back in Northern Ireland from Mauritius at lunchtime today. Michaela, 27, the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager Mickey Harte, was found strangled on Monday while on honeymoon. Three men have been charged with murder and are currently remanded in police custody.
Michaela's Body Returns Home
Murdered Michaela McAreavey's body is due to arrive back in Northern Ireland from Mauritius at lunchtime today. Michaela, 27, the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager Mickey Harte, was found strangled on Monday while on honeymoon. Three men have been charged with murder and are currently remanded in police custody.
11 January 2011
Mickey Harte's Daughter Strangled On Honeymoon
Mauritius police have confirmed that Michaela Harte, the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager Mickey Harte, was strangled. The 27-year-old Irish woman, was found dead while on honeymoon at the Legends hotel in Mauritius.
Mickey Harte's Daughter Strangled On Honeymoon
Mauritius police have confirmed that Michaela Harte, the daughter of Tyrone Gaelic Football Manager Mickey Harte, was strangled. The 27-year-old Irish woman, was found dead while on honeymoon at the Legends hotel in Mauritius.
14 March 2013
John McAreavey Settle's With Irish Daily Mail
John McAreavey, the husband of Michaela McAreavey, has agreed a five figure sum in damages from the Irish Daily Mail, who published CCTV images of the couple arguing in their honeymoon hotel suite. An unreserved apology was also issued by a lawyer for the paper over the publication of the "potentially misleading images".
John McAreavey Settle's With Irish Daily Mail
John McAreavey, the husband of Michaela McAreavey, has agreed a five figure sum in damages from the Irish Daily Mail, who published CCTV images of the couple arguing in their honeymoon hotel suite. An unreserved apology was also issued by a lawyer for the paper over the publication of the "potentially misleading images".
21 June 2012
Further Delays In Michaela McAreavey Murder Trial
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been adjourned again until next week. It is understood the delay in proceedings is due to outstanding legal matters. Yesterday, the court sat without the jury present to allow lawyers and judge Mr Justice Prithviraj Fecknah time to resolve the issues.
Further Delays In Michaela McAreavey Murder Trial
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius has been adjourned again until next week. It is understood the delay in proceedings is due to outstanding legal matters. Yesterday, the court sat without the jury present to allow lawyers and judge Mr Justice Prithviraj Fecknah time to resolve the issues.
18 June 2012
McAreavey Murder Trail Enters Fifth Week
The Michaela McAreavey murder trail, being held in Mauritius, is entering it’s fifth week. Today's proceedings are expected to involve discussion about CCTV images from the Legends Hotel reception area taken on the day that Mrs McAreavey was murdered.
McAreavey Murder Trail Enters Fifth Week
The Michaela McAreavey murder trail, being held in Mauritius, is entering it’s fifth week. Today's proceedings are expected to involve discussion about CCTV images from the Legends Hotel reception area taken on the day that Mrs McAreavey was murdered.
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