Evidence review delays boston nanny case

The trial of Cavan nanny Aisling Brady McCarthy will not start until after July 4 at least while a fresh review into medical evidence is completed, a court has heard.

The Lavey woman is accused of killing a one-year-old baby girl Rehma Sabir who was in the Cavan woman's care at the time it's alleged the infant suffered serious injuries which led to her death back in January 2013.

Ms McCarthy Brady has been in custody since her arrest, and has at all times pleaded not guilty to the charge.

A pre-trial hearing at Massachusetts Superior court today, Tuesday, May 5, heard how new review of medical evidence in the murder trial will delay its commencement.

A court heard last week that a review is now underway into all the medical reports which initially informed the state medical examiner's determination that Ms McCarthy Brady should be charged with murdering baby Rehma.

Counsel for the defence are expected to also apply bail on behalf of Ms McCarthy Brady.

Bail has previously been refused on grounds that the Cavan woman was living illegally in the US at the time of her arrest.

Of the conditions to possibly be considered is whether Ms McCarthy Brady will be allowed to live freely in Massachusetts while her trial is to start.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement previously told The Anglo-Celt if released, she may be subject to an immigration detainer and rearrested.

The hearing in Boston continues.

Seek next week's Anglo-Celt newspaper for full report...