Crazy to see how far D.J. Carey has fallen. Once one of hurling’s biggest legends, now guilty of multiple deception charges for pretending he had cancer to get money.
It’s hard not to wonder if years of being idolised played a part. When you’re treated like royalty in your county free pints, constant praise, never told “no” it’s easy to start believing the normal rules don’t apply. Add massive post-career debts and a community that trusted him implicitly, and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Sad end for a player who gave so much on the field, but a reminder that fame and hero worship can warp judgment and that no one, no matter how loved, is above the law.
castion5862 on
He used that fame and talent to scam people. He deserves a lengthy prison sentence just like garlic man and many other people who defrauded businesses, companies and people of their money fraudulently received .
JohnDempsy on
Two weeks suspended and 50 to the charity box.
Interestedinvestor84 on
DJ and Jim Gavin, some fall from grace!!
Ok_Engine_9822 on
The GAA immunity is wearing off
ImaDJnow on
Looking at the thumbnail I thought it was Benjamin Netanyahu.
ghostofgralton on
Post the pic, Bart!
Hour_Jelly_6850 on
I wonder if he’s in FF as well?
aflockofcrows on
Is he going to try to put those fraud charges up his nose?
ciarogeile on
It’s not the first time he’s been charged, but there’s nothing up his nose this time.
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It’s 50/50:
Involved in GAA?✅
Comes from a good family?❌
Crazy to see how far D.J. Carey has fallen. Once one of hurling’s biggest legends, now guilty of multiple deception charges for pretending he had cancer to get money.
It’s hard not to wonder if years of being idolised played a part. When you’re treated like royalty in your county free pints, constant praise, never told “no” it’s easy to start believing the normal rules don’t apply. Add massive post-career debts and a community that trusted him implicitly, and it’s a recipe for disaster.
Sad end for a player who gave so much on the field, but a reminder that fame and hero worship can warp judgment and that no one, no matter how loved, is above the law.
He used that fame and talent to scam people. He deserves a lengthy prison sentence just like garlic man and many other people who defrauded businesses, companies and people of their money fraudulently received .
Two weeks suspended and 50 to the charity box.
DJ and Jim Gavin, some fall from grace!!
The GAA immunity is wearing off
Looking at the thumbnail I thought it was Benjamin Netanyahu.
Post the pic, Bart!
I wonder if he’s in FF as well?
Is he going to try to put those fraud charges up his nose?
It’s not the first time he’s been charged, but there’s nothing up his nose this time.