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Case No. 4934Intimidation · Co. Dublin · 20 Sep 2023

Protester pleads guilty to intimidating TD Michael Healy-Rae at Dáil protest

Dean Hickson, 22, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to intimidating TD Michael Healy-Rae during a protest outside Leinster House. He must complete a restorative justice programme to avoid a criminal conviction, and the case was adjourned until February.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHickson admitted intimidating TD Michael Healy-Rae. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCCTV captured Hickson throwing a plastic bottle in the direction of Healy-Rae, narrowly missing his head. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe intimidation took place at Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on September 20th last year. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeAn antigovernment and anti-immigration demonstration spiralled out of control at Government buildings. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGarda Chloe Rochfort arrested Hickson. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHickson pleaded guilty to intimidating the TD. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court heard that the incident was distressing. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Paula Murphy adjourned finalising the case until February. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHickson must complete a restorative justice programme, including DIY work for his mother, to avoid a criminal conviction. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHickson has no prior criminal convictions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Oct2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man guilty of ‘intimidating’ TD Michael Healy-Rae at Dáil protest must do DIY and community work

    Reports the guilty plea by Dean Hickson, the restorative justice programme directed by the court, and the adjournment until February. Gives the CCTV detail of a thrown plastic bottle and the arrest by Garda Chloe Rochfort.

    accused, Dean Hickson, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Hicksonvictim, Michael Healy-Rae, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Healy-Rae