In April of 2000, 27 year old John Carthy, who suffered from bi-polar disorder, barricaded himself in his family home while in the throws of a manic episode. The gardai were called, and soon the old, dilapidated bungalow was surrounded by armed officers.
What followed was a standoff that lasted over 24 hours, and resulted in the tragic death of John.
But where the gardai responsible?
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