Sarah Newman made a complaint to gardaí in 2012 after DJ Carey falsely claimed to have an incurable brain tumour. His actions felt unforgivable to her.
During the bail hearing, the judge asked about the evidence regarding firearms purchased on the dark net, leading to significant concerns over the case's handling.
"When we see good practice, it is excellent and it is life-saving, but when we see poor practice or unhelpful practice, it can knock a victim-survivor's confidence and trust so much that it may be years before they reach out again."
This is a big development in the case but is also a devastating blow that we now know something happened. It is unbelievable that something sinister could happen to Mike.
Almost â¬9m has been provided for new and enhanced public-order equipment since the riots, including two water-cannon vehicles bought from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) at a cost of â¬1m each.