Ireland Three boys accused over serious harm to US tourist Stephen Termini in Dublin
US tourist Stephen Termini, 57, from Buffalo, New York, suffered five life-threatening injuries at the corner of Store Street and Talbot Street in Dublin's north inner city on the night of 19 July 2023. Three boys aged 15, 16 and 17, who cannot be named because they are minors, are accused of violent disorder and causing serious harm to him. At a Dublin Children's Court bail hearing reported on 28 May 2024, the court heard that the 16-year-old had breached his bail conditions 14 times since the end of April, and the judge warned him that bail would be rescinded after one more breach. The same hearing heard the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision on jurisdiction, and the Children's Court judge then refused jurisdiction so the case must be dealt with at a higher level with broader sentencing powers.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
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- In court28 May
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Stephen Termini, a 57-year-old US tourist from Buffalo, New York, suffered five life-threatening injuries in Dublin.
- Where
- The incident happened at the corner of Store Street and Talbot Street in Dublin's north inner city.
- When
- The incident happened on the night of 19 July 2023.
- Charges
- Three boys aged 15, 16 and 17, who cannot be named because they are minors, are accused of violent disorder and causing serious harm to Mr Termini.
- Investigation
- The State said the books of evidence were 85 per cent completed.
- In court
- At a Dublin Children's Court bail hearing reported on 28 May 2024, the 16-year-old was said to have breached his bail terms 14 times since the end of April.
- Garda Sergeant Niall Godfrey said there had been six curfew breaches, and the sources differ on whose they were: one says the 16-year-old, the other says the 15-year-old.
- The 16-year-old was also reported to have been seen eight times hanging around on three streets, including Talbot Street, from which the court had barred him.
- Defence counsel Doireann McDonagh said the latest breaches were accepted, and the 16-year-old had earlier been remanded in custody.
- The judge told the 16-year-old he was getting a last chance and bail would be rescinded if there was one more breach.
- The 15-year-old was warned he could sit his Junior Cert exams in a detention centre after breaking his curfew six times.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions made a decision on jurisdiction, and the Children's Court judge refused jurisdiction and agreed the case must be dealt with at a higher level with broader sentencing powers.
- Other details
- The third and eldest boy, who has never had bail issues, was allowed to return to one area in the north inner city.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatStephen Termini suffered five life-threatening injuries in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident happened at the corner of Store Street and Talbot Street in Dublin's north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident happened on the night of 19 July 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe State said the books of evidence were 85 per cent completed. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThree boys aged 15, 16 and 17 are accused of violent disorder and causing serious harm to Mr Termini. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDublin Children's Court heard that the 16-year-old had breached his bail terms 14 times since the end of April. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGarda Sergeant Niall Godfrey said there had been six curfew breaches. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe defence counsel said the latest breaches were accepted. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge told the 16-year-old he was getting a last chance and bail would be rescinded if there was one more breach. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe 15-year-old was warned he could sit his Junior Cert exams in a detention centre after breaking his curfew six times. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe Children's Court judge refused jurisdiction and agreed the case must be dealt with at a higher level with broader sentencing powers. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe third and eldest boy, who has never had bail issues, was allowed to return to one area in the north inner city. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 28 May2024Teenager awaiting trial for causing life-threatening injuries to Stephen Termini broke bail conditions 14 times
Reports a Dublin Children's Court bail hearing for the three accused boys, including the number of bail breaches by the 16-year-old, the judge's warning, the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision on jurisdiction, and the progress of the book of evidence.