Episode 1075: Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey's fake cancer scams
DJ Carey arriving at Criminal Courts of Justice Dublin. Photo: Collins Courts
Hurling legend DJ Carey has admitted in court for the first time today to pretending to have cancer to defraud people out of money.
The five time All-Ireland winner pleaded guilty to ten deception charges in front of a judge in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about Carey's dramatic fall from grace.
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