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Alison Chawke Released After Short Sentence | Cork News
Alison Chawke, sentenced to two years and two months for a violent assault involving her intoxicated brother, walked free after serving less than a month—thanks to Ireland’s controversial community return scheme. The attack, which saw her biting and kicking victims at a Limerick hotel, shocked the public and embarrassed their well-known pub-owning family. While her release sparks debate amid prison overcrowding—especially in Limerick’s female wing at 150% capacity—her brother Bill remains locked up, serving 18 months of a two-year, six-month sentence. As more women are released early under…
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