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It is also claimed that O’Mara submitted a false contract of employment for a friend, John Woodliff, “pretending” that he worked as a constituency support officer. Horton, Helena (24 October 2017). "Jared O'Mara refuses to resign over sexist comments – but suggests Conservatives who make same remarks should step down". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 24 October 2017. In police interviews Arnold said O’Mara’s parents would bring their son a litre of vodka if not every day, then every other day, “along with 60 fags and bottles of Mountain Dew”. These circumstances were very difficult circumstances for him to cope with, with his particular disabilities,” Kelly added. Proctor, Kate (25 October 2017). "Jared O'Mara suspended by Labour Party in storm over online post calling girls 'sexy slags' ". Evening Standard.
Mathers, Matt (9 February 2023). "Ex Labour MP Jared O'Mara jailed for fraud to fund 'extensive' cocaine habit". The Independent . Retrieved 9 February 2023. a b c "Jared O'Mara: Ex-MP was incompetent not dishonest, jury told". BBC News. 2 February 2023 . Retrieved 5 February 2023. a b c d e f g h "Former Labour MP Jared O'Mara tried to claim taxpayers' cash to fund 'significant cocaine habit', court hears". Sky News. 23 January 2023 . Retrieved 25 January 2023. He had the opportunity to give evidence using the link but would not be doing so, the jury heard. O’Mara’s barrister, Mark Kelly KC, said he would not be calling any evidence. Frank O'Mara (b. 1960), retired Irish runner who specialized in the 1500 and 3000 metres, two-time World Indoor Champion in 3000 metresMann, Sebastian; Proctor, Kate (24 October 2017). "Jared O'Mara: Under fire Labour MP called woman 'ugly b****' just weeks before he was elected". London Evening Standard . Retrieved 24 October 2017.
James Bourne-Arton, prosecuting, said the fraud was not a victimless crime and that it had an impact on other MPs because it undermined “public trust and confidence in them”.There were three strands to Arnold’s claims, Shields said. The first was around O’Mara’s mental health and wellbeing. “He believed him to be in crisis.”