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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2701Assault, threatening and abusive behaviour, criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 2 Nov 2024

Karl Ronan to be sentenced over assault and homophobic abuse of Roderic O'Gorman in Blanchardstown

Karl Ronan, 45, pleaded guilty to assaulting Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman, threatening and abusive behaviour, and damaging his clipboard after grabbing him by the shoulders and calling him a 'big fairy' while O'Gorman was canvassing in Blanchardstown on 2 November 2024. Judge David McHugh adjourned sentencing at Blanchardstown District Court until February for a probation report, considering 200 hours of community service instead of four months' imprisonment.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereThe incident occurred around Erris Square, Waterville, Blanchardstown, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on 2 November 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtRonan pleaded guilty the previous month and appeared before Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case for the Probation Service to prepare a community service suitability report. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge is considering 200 hours of community service instead of four months' imprisonment. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRonan had two previous convictions for minor road traffic offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRonan is a father of two who lost his business due to the coronavirus pandemic and had employed five people. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge identified the aggravating factor as an assault on an individual rendering a public service. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Roderic O’Gorman jostled and subjected to apparent homophobic abuse on canvass, court hears

    Sentencing hearing at Blanchardstown District Court; Ronan pleaded guilty, judge adjourned for probation community service suitability report, considering 200 hours community service in lieu of four months' imprisonment.

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