Vigils Held to Honor Karen Cummings in Northern Ireland
Hundreds gathered in Banbridge and Newry to pay tribute to Karen Cummings, a children’s nurse who was tragically killed. Attendees honored her memory and highlighted the issue of violence against women, as local leaders called for societal change and reform in the justice system. The vigils featured speeches, a minute of silence, and banners commemorating women murdered in Northern Ireland. Attorney General Dame Brenda King emphasized the potential legal ramifications of social media commentary in ongoing criminal cases.