Support for the Cavan nanny expected to be accused of killing a one year old baby has been growing online.
A Facebook group entitled “Support for Aisling McCarthy Brady” reiterated that the Irish woman is innocent until proven guilty. Over 500 supporters have “Liked” the page and commented.
Among the comments was one from Karen Kinsella which read, “Really shocked!!! I worked with her years ago she's a lovely girl.”
Another poster, Chrissy Andrews-Dirrance, wrote, “INNOCENT until proven GUILTY!!! If you are not a friend of Aislings, then move along, no one cares about your opinion.. there are also other reports of healing fractures, and malnutrion! hmmm. so lets wait and see what happens before you judge someone you dont know [sic].”
Monica McCarney wrote; “ Aisling myself & Koojo both thinking of ye! We're all praying for you, hope things work out ok for you. x”
The Boston Herald reported that very few people that they interviewed in the Irish community would say anything about the case and many told the reporter that she was innocent until proven guilty.
Read more on Aisling McCarthy Brady's case here
“It is unfortunate for our community if it is tarnished by either sensationalism of a sad situation or the transgression of someone who actually did wrong,” said Connell Gallagher, publisher of Boston’s Irish Emigrant newspaper.
“This lady has to deal with what happens. Whether she is guilty or not, it remains to be seen.”
Meanwhile, locals in the Cavan town of Lavey, including the local priest, have come out in support of the accused nanny Aisling McCarthy Brady.
McCarthy Brady from Lavey, County Cavan, living in Boston since 2002, has been accused of the assault and possibly the murder of one-year-old Rehma Sabir who was in her care.
The baby died in a Boston area hospital after being rushed there with severe injuries.
Father Kevin Fay, a priest from McCarthy Brady’s mother’s parish said the family of nine children were well known and respected and he had serious doubts about the charges.
Fay emphasised said there is “no foundation” to the allegation put against the Cavan native. Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph he said, “It is an allegation at the moment.
"Allegations are allegations - there's no foundation to them, no foundation at the moment to any of them."
However, a neighbor in Boston for five years said he had no doubt that McCarthy Brady had violent tendencies.
“When I found out she was a nanny, it crossed my mind to find that family and tell them how she is violent and aggressive,” Quincy neighbor Thomas Collins said of Brady.
The construction ironworker told the Boston Herald he’d lived upstairs and had numerous run-ins with her. “She’s all of 90 pounds and she’d literally be in my face yelling at me,” he told the paper.
McCarthy Brady has been charged with the assault and battery of one-year-old Rehma Sabir. Authorities expect that she will be charged with murder following the results from the baby’s autopsy, reports the Associated Press.
Read more: Court documents show Irish nanny in murdered Quincy baby case has violent past - VIDEO
No one was available to comment at McCarthy Brady’s residence, however Boston-based Interfaith Social Services in Executive Director Rick Doane spoke to the AP about the defendant. He said the accused was a pleasant person, who helped stock shelves and hand out food in the past, for about two years.
On Tuesday the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded on $500,000 bail.
The baby was admitted to hospital on January 14, her first birthday, and died two days later. McCarthy Brady was arrested at her Quincy, MA, home on January 16 after police discovered traces of blood on baby wipes and in the child’s crib.
In court the prosecution also brought to light McCarthy Brady’s prior charges of assault and a restraining order, brought against her by an ex boyfriend.
The prosecutions also brought to light prior injuries suffered by baby Sabir, detected by doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital last week. They reported that the child had previous serious injuries including a broken arm, leg and compression fractures on her back.
McCarthy Brady has worked as a nanny for 13 years. Since 2002 she has been living in the United States illegally, having overstayed her 90-day holiday visa, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials.
Ross Feinstein, a spokesman for ICE, told the AP that McCarthy Brady will be handed over to the immigrations authorities once the case is adjudicated.
Read more: Irish Nanny accused of assault of one-year-old in Boston will be deported - VIDEO
Last September McCarthy Brady married Irish national Don McCarthy (38).
Before moving to the United States, McCarthy Brady, now 34, attended a Catholic girls’ school and studied travel and tourism at a local college.
McCarthy Brady comes from a large family of nine children. Her father, Aidan, died several years ago, as did her brother, Aidan Jr. Her mother Margaret still lives in Lavey, County Cavan, and attends St. Dympna’s Church.
The accused has worked for Pakistani entrepreneur Sameer Sabir, and his wife Saddique, for six months. The couple moved to the United States from London, UK.
Read more: Parents talk of ‘unimaginable pain’ after death of baby in Irish nanny’s care
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.chicksooze | Jan 27, 2013, 10:53 PM EST
Portia_O'Neill, do you always talk out of your arse? Why are you all over this site if you don't think they report objectionably? Get lost.
Bernadettess | Jan 25, 2013, 06:13 AM EST
Aisling McCarthy Brady
Portia_O'Neill | Jan 25, 2013, 01:08 AM EST
The facebook group entitled Support for Aisling McCarthy Brady is rumoured to be run by Irish Central. If that's true readers cannot expect objective reporting from this site. The proper response to this tragedy should avoid the tendency for a jingoist rant as occurred during the trial of Louise Woodward.
Smyrnian | Jan 24, 2013, 09:50 PM EST
And the evidence so far one way or another is? Are the facts ruling here or emotions and wishful thinking?
warrenpoint00 | Jan 24, 2013, 09:10 PM EST
With respect ,malnutrition does not cause severe brain trauma.Our young and old are the most vulnerable and deserve all the protection necessary and it would be wrong for any of us to pass judgement on either the accused or the family of the victim at this stage.
connemaragirl | Jan 24, 2013, 04:39 PM EST
Still waiting for the Autopsy,broken leg ,fractures etc has me totally confused,some where I read malnutrition either these parents never picked up this baby or they haven't got a clue how to parents .
butlerreport | Jan 24, 2013, 04:07 PM EST
She has been 'accused of the assault and possibly the murder of one-year-old Rehma Sabir who was in her care.' There was reasonable cause to arrest her and despite what's written here, she will get a fair trial. Will her supporters be so quick to criticize her for what she allegedly did if found guilty? If she lived in Florida and was found guilty she would receive the death penalty.
Bernadettess | Jan 24, 2013, 02:52 PM EST
Hi I have been following this case and honestly first of all the death of the child is the most terrible thing. And the pain it is causing must also be unbearable. But in searching the internet I came on the Boston Herald, if you want to know what Irish people are experiencing in Boston, take a look at the virulent racist hate filled comments about irish people that this editor saw fit to print Descriptions of irish people that with any other race there would be instant legal acton. If you want to see the cultural conditons Aisling was living her life in it will be for you as it was for me an real eye opener. Based on what i saw there I do not think she will get a fair trial and we need all to act and make advocates for the irish community in Boston aware- though I am sure they. The hatred expressed towards Irish people in this paper would not be allowed in any other culture or country. Descriptions of irish people as animal, drunkards, really trash dirt fill the Comments section. Get on there read these rants and make your views know to the Editor. I have Bernadette Matthews
petbra | Jan 24, 2013, 02:11 PM EST
I'm a Brady and no Brady would ever do that.
Portia_O'Neill | Jan 24, 2013, 12:40 PM EST
Never forget the suffering of Fiona Doyle, raped by her father and released from confinement in prison by Irish Justice.
falconflash | Jan 24, 2013, 11:03 AM EST
It's a lousy job for a young girl - raising somebody else's kids. Better off being a waitress, nurse, etc. Part of the problem is with the parents as in why can't you raise your own child before you underpay some girl who needs the job to stay in the country...That being said, the facts must be searched out.
nicgearailt | Jan 24, 2013, 09:54 AM EST
it is right that she is innocent until proven guilty. some people have spoken of her short fuse ,in stressful situations..it is nevertheless very troubling that she has not behaved well ,as reported. Can understand that people who only know her as a good person,will support her .
KilkennyCats | Jan 24, 2013, 09:53 AM EST
Maybe I missed it, but where was it ever stated that the US was not going to give her the date in court that she is entitled to?? Stop whining, you're giving the Irish a bad name!
Letterbrick | Jan 24, 2013, 09:27 AM EST
This article states the child had previous injuries: a broken arm, leg & compressions on her back. The parents would have noticed these injuries and should have informed the authorities as well as taking the child to a hospital. Since it appears they didn't, it seems far more likely they are the ones who inflicted these injuries on their child.
Springfield9 | Jan 24, 2013, 08:59 AM EST
Courts in the U.S. haven't been in the justice business since the 1900's. Thee American Juris system, on its best days, delivers reason. Today, this woman is neither guilty, nor innocent. One can only hope that reason prevails.
Domer80 | Jan 24, 2013, 08:46 AM EST
trial/verdict by facebook comments? We truly have become a nitwit society. Social media is really a social disease infecting society, wiping out logic, reason and critical thought. Call it the Age of DisEnlightenment, if you will. Of course, a well reasoned argument is difficult when you are limited to 140 characters.