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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 29854Possession of drugs (cannabis); possession of an offensive weapon (knife) · Co. Laois · 22 Apr 2021

Man charged with cannabis and knife possession adjourned in Portlaoise

Christopher (Chris) Cussen, a 48-year-old man, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of a knife at Dublin Road, Portlaoise, on 22 April 2021. He appeared at Portlaoise District Court in October 2021, representing himself, and admitted the knife and cannabis were his. He objected to being called a citizen of Ireland, describing himself as a native man of Eire. Judge Staines adjourned the matter to 18 January for hearing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Cussen was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of a knife.
Where
The incident occurred at Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The incident date was 22 April 2021.
In court
  • Cussen represented himself at Portlaoise District Court in October 2021.
  • Judge Staines adjourned the matter to 18 January for hearing.
Other details
  • Cussen admitted the knife and the cannabis were his.
  • Cussen objected to being called a citizen of Ireland, describing himself as a native man of Eire.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeCussen was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of a knife at Dublin Road, Portlaoise, on 22 April 2021 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Staines adjourned the matter to 18 January for hearing (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtCussen was representing himself in court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherCussen admitted the knife and the cannabis were his (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2021
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Irish citizens 'left to rot in the street', native man of Éire tells district court in Laois

    Reports the court appearance at Portlaoise District Court where the accused, representing himself, admitted the knife and cannabis were his, objected to being called a citizen of Ireland, and stated that citizens are 'left to rot in the street.' Judge Staines adjourned the matter to 18 January for hearing.

    accused, Christopher (Chris) Cussen, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher (Chris) Cussen