Cell phone radio caller shot dead

A former prisoner who went on Irish radio last summer using a mobile phone from his prison cell has been shot dead in Dublin. The BBC reports.

"In May, Daly came to prominence when he called a radio show using a mobile phone from his cell in Portlaoise jail.

The armed robber's comments on one of RTE Radio's most popular shows - Liveline - in connection with an alleged gangland feud prompted a national furore.

... Daly had to be placed under protection after his call prompted a massive search of jails, uncovering a large haul of contraband including mobile phones, plasma televisions and pet budgies. "

emily | 11:21 AM | Inmates and Cell Phones |
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