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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2928Assault causing harm, harassment · Co. Dublin · 11 Feb 2021

Solicitor Cahir O'Higgins jailed for 16 months for breaking former employee's nose in 'thuggish' attack

Criminal defence solicitor Cahir O'Higgins was sentenced to 16 months in prison (32 months with 16 suspended) at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assault causing harm and harassment of former employee Stephen O'Mahony, after a prolonged campaign of bullying that culminated in O'Higgins punching O'Mahony in the face and breaking his nose in February 2021.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Nov
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Key facts

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  • investigationPart of the assault incident was captured on CCTV footage. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeO'Higgins pleaded guilty to one count of harassing O'Mahony between June 25, 2020 and February 11, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtO'Higgins was found guilty of theft and perverting the course of justice charges on Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said the harassment arose from an irrational obsession from the fact the two parties were in competition for the same work. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceO'Higgins was sentenced to 16 months in jail by Judge Kenneth Connolly on July 22, 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Higgins has since gained a public order conviction in relation to a cycle rage incident involving two plainclothes gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Higgins went into custody in September in advance of his October trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Higgins' defence counsel said he suffered from acute depression, stress and burnout. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Nov2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Solicitor Cahir O’Higgins previously jailed for breaking lawyer’s nose in ‘thuggish’ attack

    First report of the case, published after reporting restrictions were lifted following O'Higgins' separate theft and perverting the course of justice trial. Details the full history of the harassment campaign, the sentencing, and the judge's scathing remarks.

    victim, male, irish (judged from name)convicted, male, irish (judged from name)