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One of Ireland's most notorious rapists is back on the streets after prison release
One of Ireland's most notorious rapists is back on the streets after prison release

Sunday World

time21-06-2025

  • Sunday World

One of Ireland's most notorious rapists is back on the streets after prison release

John Connors served eight months for failure to provide gardai with address John Connors broke into a woman's house in 2006 and raped her while her son was in an adjacent room. Connors was freed from prison for that offence in 2019 — but he was jailed for 10 months in November of last year after the court heard he'd been residing at an address in Bray, Co. Wicklow but hadn't notified gardai. He appeared before Bray District Court on November 7 where the sentence was imposed after he was convicted of failing to notify gardai of an address he was staying at for a qualifying period, between September 14th And October 10th, as required under the terms of the Sex Offenders Act. John Connors News in 90 Seconds - June 21st Connors, originally from Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, was released from the Midlands Prison on Thursday morning. 42-year-old Connors and his former pal Patrick Moorehouse (38) served 14-year jail sentences for the horrific rape of the young woman in 2006. The two Wexford men forced their way into her house on August 31 that year and raped her while her young child was in an adjacent room. Read more At their trial in December 2008, their victim recounted how the two men forced their way into her home. They had called at her door asking if she wanted to buy a camcorder. Her young child was in the living room when she was pushed into a bedroom and Moorehouse punched her. She was pushed on to the bed and a piece of rope that was on the floor was wrapped around her neck. Connors held the rope while Moorehouse raped her and then the men swapped places. The court heard the mother dared not make much noise as she was conscious of her child in the living room, who was unaware of what was happening. The two rapists dressed and left after threatening her not to tell anybody what had happened. Both Connors and Moorehouse both later denied the rapes in court. They were both unanimously convicted of rape by a jury in the Central Criminal Court in 2008. After he was released from custody for that offence in 2019, Connors continued to offend. In April 2023, Connors was jailed for 10 months at Wexford Circuit Court over a spree of thefts he committed the previous June. On June 29, 2022, Connors broke into a building at Ballydawmore, Tinnacross, Enniscorthy, Wexford for the purposes of theft. That same day, or the following day, at Ballybeg Great, Screen, Co Wexford, Connors stole an Ifor Williams Trailer valued at €5,000. And, on June 30, 2022, at Drumgoold Villas, Enniscorthy, he handled a stolen yellow strimmer knowing that the property was stolen or was reckless as to whether it was stolen. On July 6 2023, at Gorey District Court, he had an additional five months added to his 10 month sentence when he was convicted of stealing an MCM single axle trailer to the value of €1,750 at Coonogue Ballymurphy Carlow on June 24, 2022. It's understood that following his release from prison on Thursday, Connors returned to his native Wexford.

Monster who raped victim while her son was in other room due back on Irish streets as 14 sex offenders released
Monster who raped victim while her son was in other room due back on Irish streets as 14 sex offenders released

The Irish Sun

time21-06-2025

  • The Irish Sun

Monster who raped victim while her son was in other room due back on Irish streets as 14 sex offenders released

A MONSTER who raped his victim while her son was in another room will be freed from prison this weekend. The Irish Sun can reveal Connors is being freed after completing a 10-month sentence he received for failing to notify Gardai of his address when he left Under the terms of his release, he has to notify Gardai of his whereabouts. But as he prepares for his release this weekend we can also reveal that he's still classified as having 'no fixed abode'. It's understood the Probation Services are working to find him a suitable place to live. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS As part of his release conditions, he will also be placed on the He's also banned from trying to contact his innocent victim or any of her relatives. Although he received a 14-year sentence in 2009 for a brutal rape, he's also classified by Gardai as a 'serial thief'. He was released from prison in 2024 after serving a sentence for a series of thefts he committed in 2022. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN A senior prison source said: 'Connors is a serial offender and was behind a lot of thefts when he was released from his rape conviction. 'He's due out in a matter of days but still hasn't provided Gardai with any address. Moment evil soldier who raped woman in town centre is caught cowering in toilet 'He always returns to Wexford each time he's released from prison but it's possible he could go somewhere else. 'Connors is a very difficult prisoner and he will probably end up in prison again because he just can't help himself.' Connors raped his victim in 2006 along with another man before he was caged in 2009. They targeted the woman after calling to her BRUTAL ATTACK At their trial in December 2008, their victim recounted how the two men forced their way into her home. Her young She was pushed onto the bed and a piece of rope that was on the floor was wrapped around her neck. The two men denied the rapes in court but were both unanimously convicted by a jury in the Central Criminal Connors was released in 2019 with residents objecting to his return to Enniscorthy in a series of protests. 1 Monster John Connors is set to be released from prison in just days

Jan Marini Skin Research Announces Official Rebrand to Marini SkinSolutions, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation, Product Integrity and Market Expansion
Jan Marini Skin Research Announces Official Rebrand to Marini SkinSolutions, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation, Product Integrity and Market Expansion

Yahoo

time09-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Jan Marini Skin Research Announces Official Rebrand to Marini SkinSolutions, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation, Product Integrity and Market Expansion

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR), a pioneer and leader in the professional skin care industry since 1994, proudly announces the official launch of Marini SkinSolutions. The new identity and brand of Marini SkinSolutions reflects our unwavering commitment to transformative skincare results, while expanding the interest with an all-new brand and premium, eco-friendly, fully recyclable packaging. In addition to our proven formulation and peer-review proven results, all Marini SkinSolutions products are cruelty free, formulated with care, and developed, manufactured, and filled in the USA in fully recyclable packaging solutions principally sourced in the USA. "On behalf of the entire organization, we are thrilled to introduce Marini SkinSolutions and what we believe will be the most exciting chapter of our storied brand moving forward. The market response to Marini SkinSolutions has been overwhelmingly positive, with rave reviews from our early preview events in recent months. The packaging components, along with every aspect of the new brand, have a broader appeal for key consumer demographics, encouraging greater engagement with Marini SkinSolutions. We firmly believe the transformation to our new brand will lead to a significant increase in consumer demand for both Marini SkinSolutions retail products and professional services."— John Connors, CEO & President of Marini SkinSolutions JMSR branded products will transition to Marini SkinSolutions over the coming months, maintaining all former patented and proprietary formulations, starting with the NewBeauty Award-winning Skin Care Management System – available now for our reseller partners to order. SKUs will begin transitioning to the new brand now, with the majority of solutions being updated over the coming summer months. Marini SkinSolutions packaging is fully recyclable, made from single-material parts, meeting and exceeding the highest recycling standards of the USA, Europe, and global markets. Additionally, the brand's clean and conscientious solutions are ethically and sustainably sourced, formulated with care to exceed the highest global safety and ingredient standards, and have never been tested on animals. About Marini SkinSolutionsFormerly Jan Marini Skin Research, Marini SkinSolutions is a leader in clinically validated skin care solutions, delivering transformative results without compromise while redefining what's possible via topical solutions via innovation, integrity, and independent validation. ContactMarini SkinSolutionsPhone: 408.620.3600Email: marketing@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Marini SkinSolutions Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Jan Marini Skin Research Announces Official Rebrand to Marini SkinSolutions, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation, Product Integrity and Market Expansion
Jan Marini Skin Research Announces Official Rebrand to Marini SkinSolutions, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation, Product Integrity and Market Expansion

Yahoo

time09-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Jan Marini Skin Research Announces Official Rebrand to Marini SkinSolutions, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation, Product Integrity and Market Expansion

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR), a pioneer and leader in the professional skin care industry since 1994, proudly announces the official launch of Marini SkinSolutions. The new identity and brand of Marini SkinSolutions reflects our unwavering commitment to transformative skincare results, while expanding the interest with an all-new brand and premium, eco-friendly, fully recyclable packaging. In addition to our proven formulation and peer-review proven results, all Marini SkinSolutions products are cruelty free, formulated with care, and developed, manufactured, and filled in the USA in fully recyclable packaging solutions principally sourced in the USA. "On behalf of the entire organization, we are thrilled to introduce Marini SkinSolutions and what we believe will be the most exciting chapter of our storied brand moving forward. The market response to Marini SkinSolutions has been overwhelmingly positive, with rave reviews from our early preview events in recent months. The packaging components, along with every aspect of the new brand, have a broader appeal for key consumer demographics, encouraging greater engagement with Marini SkinSolutions. We firmly believe the transformation to our new brand will lead to a significant increase in consumer demand for both Marini SkinSolutions retail products and professional services."— John Connors, CEO & President of Marini SkinSolutions JMSR branded products will transition to Marini SkinSolutions over the coming months, maintaining all former patented and proprietary formulations, starting with the NewBeauty Award-winning Skin Care Management System – available now for our reseller partners to order. SKUs will begin transitioning to the new brand now, with the majority of solutions being updated over the coming summer months. Marini SkinSolutions packaging is fully recyclable, made from single-material parts, meeting and exceeding the highest recycling standards of the USA, Europe, and global markets. Additionally, the brand's clean and conscientious solutions are ethically and sustainably sourced, formulated with care to exceed the highest global safety and ingredient standards, and have never been tested on animals. About Marini SkinSolutionsFormerly Jan Marini Skin Research, Marini SkinSolutions is a leader in clinically validated skin care solutions, delivering transformative results without compromise while redefining what's possible via topical solutions via innovation, integrity, and independent validation. ContactMarini SkinSolutionsPhone: 408.620.3600Email: marketing@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Marini SkinSolutions Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data

RISE FESTIVAL INTRODUCES 'THE PATH' MEDITATIVE JOURNEY AND IMMERSIVE, LARGE-SCALE ART INSTALLATIONS
RISE FESTIVAL INTRODUCES 'THE PATH' MEDITATIVE JOURNEY AND IMMERSIVE, LARGE-SCALE ART INSTALLATIONS

Malaysian Reserve

time23-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Malaysian Reserve

RISE FESTIVAL INTRODUCES 'THE PATH' MEDITATIVE JOURNEY AND IMMERSIVE, LARGE-SCALE ART INSTALLATIONS

World-renowned artists HYBYCOZO, Whitaker Studio, and This is Loop among those to be featured at the Mojave Desert festival October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2025 LAS VEGAS, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As RISE Festival returns to the Mojave Desert for its 10th anniversary on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025, it is unveiling a visionary new experience for guests entering the festival grounds: The Path, an immersive, meditative journey through light, sculpture, and sound, that sets the tone for transformation before the first sky lantern is released. Anchoring this expanded artistic offering are large-scale installations by three of the world's most acclaimed visual artists: HYBYCOZO, Whitaker Studio, and This is Loop. Their towering works of light, motion, and interactivity invite guests into a shared space of awe, reflection, and play—defining a new visual era for RISE. 'This year, we wanted the experience of arriving at RISE to feel like crossing a threshold,' says RISE Art Director John Connors. 'The Path is the first step into the world of RISE—a moment to slow down, take in the surroundings, and enter a shared space that invites curiosity, reflection, and hope.' The Path: A Curated Ritual of Arrival Guests entering RISE Festival begin their journey with presence and stillness. The Path is a carefully curated experience of sculptural installations and wellness retreats designed to ground and uplift. It features: RISE Meditation Halos — beautifully designed wooden pergolas outfitted with daybeds and soft linen drapes, offering guests a tranquil space to relax, breathe, and meditate in the breathtaking Mojave Desert landscape. This serene threshold prepares the mind and body for the celebration that follows, creating a sense of purpose and intention from the very first step onto the festival grounds. New and Returning Artistic Experiences RISE's creative journey continues across the festival grounds with powerful new installations and returning favorites: 'Trillion' by HYBYCOZO – The acclaimed duo Yelena Filipchuk and Serge Beaulieu present towering geometric sculptures that explore the harmony of math, science, and natural patterns. As dusk falls, their structures radiate with internal light, casting evolving shadows that echo RISE's core themes of connection and transformation. 'Diamonds on the Desert' by HYBYCOZO – A collection of five geometric sculptures inspired by pyrite crystal formations. The largest stands over 12 feet tall. By day, their golden forms echo the desert's natural beauty; by night, internal lighting casts intricate patterns that transform the landscape into a luminous, meditative field. 'Desert Winds' by Whitaker Studio – Lyman Whitaker brings his celebrated kinetic wind sculptures—elegant, meditative works that dance with the desert breeze— to RISE, reminding visitors of their elemental bond with the natural world. 'Pulse' by This is Loop – The UK-based collective delivers kinetic, playful installations of light and energy that spark curiosity, joy, and movement—perfectly aligned with RISE's communal spirit. 'Mirrors of Reflection' by The RISE Collective – A new signature piece composed of 24 towering mirrored structures surrounding a central monolith inscribed with poetry. This striking ensemble becomes a sanctuary of introspection, poetic stillness, and shared reflection. 'Moons on the Horizon' by The RISE Collective – Two 10-foot steel moons, softly illuminated at the desert's edge, bringing a celestial glow to the landscape, symbols of duality, cycles, and the quiet mystery of the horizon. 'RISE HIGHER' by The RISE Collective – Four massive steel structures spelling out the word RISE, emerging from the desert floor, creating a bold and iconic photographic moment for festival guests. Together, these installations and The Path form a spiritual and visual gateway into RISE's milestone 10th year: a curated passage through beauty, silence, and inspiration that invites guests to fully arrive in the present moment. These immersive environments deepen storytelling and personal expression, enriching each guest's experience under the open desert sky. A World-Class Musical Lineup RISE Festival also features an extraordinary musical lineup with global icons RÜFÜS DU SOL, Calvin Harris, and John Mayer, each delivering transformative performances in one of the most inspiring natural settings on Earth. Ticket packages for the 10th RISE Festival are available in Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers. For tickets and more information, visit About RISE FestivalFounded in 2014, RISE is the world's largest sky lantern festival—a collective celebration that blends art, music, and light in an unforgettable shared experience in the Mojave Desert south of Las Vegas. Returning for its 10th anniversary October 3, 4, and 5, 2025, RISE is a luminous celebration of light, sound, and soul, bringing people together in a shared journey of elevation and joy. As a non-profit charitable event, RISE is a collaborative art project dedicated to advancing the arts through education, appreciation, and financial support for emerging artists around the world. Visit for more information. Media Contact:media@

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