Daughter of Shey Ryan Shares Family Struggles

A woman has been jailed for 2 years and 9 months for causing the death of her partner by pushing him to the ground, resulting in fatal head injuries.

Loud sobs and strong words were heard from the family of the deceased as the sentence was passed. They expressed dissatisfaction with the sentence, calling it a joke, bullshit, and disgraceful.

Case background:

Czech national Olesja Hertova pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of James ‘Shay’ Ryan on August 11th, 2024, at their home in Dublin. The incident was captured on a neighbor's CCTV camera, showing Hertova pushing Ryan to the ground.

They had been in a relationship since 2008 and shared a teenage daughter who witnessed the fatal incident.

On the night of the incident, an argument ensued between the couple, leading to Hertova pushing Ryan, causing him to fall and sustain fatal injuries. Despite attempts to help him, Ryan passed away due to the injuries.

Victim Impact Statements:

Ryan's daughter, Eliska, expressed her devastation and described the fear and shouting in their home. She shared the pain of losing her father and the conflicting emotions towards her mother, who caused the tragedy.

Another daughter of Ryan described the immense loss and the impact on the family, highlighting the struggles faced by the teenage step sister left behind.

Sentence:

Hertova was sentenced to 2 years and 9 months in prison for the unlawful killing of Mr. Ryan. The judge acknowledged her remorse and lack of prior offenses, reducing the sentence based on these factors.

According to the source: Gript.