Ireland Case No. 2336Assault causing serious harm, violent disorder, assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 19 Jul 2023
US tourist Stephen Termini forgives teenagers after brutal Dublin assault; two sentenced, third remanded
Stephen Termini, an American tourist from Buffalo, New York, was assaulted by three boys at Store Street, Dublin 1, on 19 July 2023, sustaining bleeding to the brain, skull and facial fractures that required weeks of intensive care and an emergency procedure to save his sight. Two boys, both aged 14 at the time, pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm and violent disorder and were sentenced to 32 and 26 months' detention in July and October 2024 respectively. A third boy, 15 at the time and now 17, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault causing harm in February 2025 and was remanded on continuing bail pending sentencing later that month. Termini, who faced over €103,000 in medical and other expenses, says he forgave his attackers from day one and intends to remain in Ireland permanently.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Stephen Termini, an American tourist from Buffalo, New York, was assaulted by three boys at Store Street, Dublin 1, on 19 July 2023.
- No weapons were used; the 15-year-old instigated the attack after Termini turned back to talk, one 14-year-old kicked him eight times and dragged him by the jacket, and the other 14-year-old punched him once from across the street before the two checked on him and fled.
- Termini sustained bleeding to the brain, skull, orbital and cheek fractures, and required specialist intensive care for two weeks and an emergency procedure to save his sight.
- He suffered a seizure and ruptured his back due to further brain bleeding, requiring titanium rods, and has ongoing cognitive issues, PTSD, and constant pain.
- Where
- He was initially taken to Mater Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital.
- Investigation
- CCTV and dashcam footage showed Termini walking past a group of teens on Talbot Street shortly after 10.30pm.
- Charges
- Two boys aged 14 at the time pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm and violent disorder; a third boy, 15 at the time and now 17, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm.
- Sentence
- One 14-year-old was sentenced to 32 months' detention in July 2024 and the other to 26 months in October 2024.
- In court
- The 17-year-old was remanded on continuing bail in February 2025 and is set to be sentenced later that month.
- Other details
- Termini faced over €103,000 in medical and other expenses and says he forgave his attackers from day one.
- Termini says he intends to stay in Ireland permanently.
54 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTwo teenagers were sentenced to periods in detention for the attack on Stephen Termini. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Termini sustained bleeding to the brain along with skull, orbital and cheek fractures. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Termini required specialist intensive care and an emergency procedure to save his sight. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Termini has experienced ongoing cognitive issues due to the extent of his brain injuries. (irishtimes.com)
- whatNo weapons were used in the attack. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe then-15-year-old attacked Mr Termini after he turned back to talk with the group. (irishtimes.com)
- whatOne of the other boys kicked Mr Termini eight times and dragged him by the jacket. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe other 14-year-old boy, watching from across the street, punched Mr Termini once and knocked him to the ground. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe two 14-year-olds checked on Mr Termini before fleeing. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMr Termini is in constant pain, has PTSD, cannot walk without a cane, has rods in his back, and can no longer speak clearly. (irishtimes.com)
- whatStephen Termini was assaulted by teenagers at Store Street, Dublin 1, on 19 July 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatStephen Termini is from Buffalo, New York. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was in critical condition for many weeks after the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe sustained bleeding to the brain along with skull, orbital and cheek fractures. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe required an emergency procedure to save his sight. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe had specialist intensive care for two weeks. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe had a seizure and ruptured his back due to brain injury bleeding, requiring titanium rods. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe has experienced ongoing cognitive issues due to the brain injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was in an induced coma at the time of the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatStephen Termini is an American tourist from Buffalo, New York (dublinlive.ie)
- whatTermini sustained bleeding to the brain along with skull, orbital and cheek fractures (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe was in specialist intensive care for two weeks (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe experienced ongoing cognitive issues due to the extent of the brain injuries (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe had a seizure and ruptured his back due to his brain injury bleeding again (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe had emergency surgery and titanium rods were put in his back (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe faced over €103,000 in medical and other expenses (dublinlive.ie)
- whatHe suffered PTSD, constant pain and trouble sleeping (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe third boy instigated the assault on Termini (dublinlive.ie)
- whatTermini says he forgave his attackers from day one (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHe was initially taken to the Mater Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at Store Street, Dublin 1 (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHe was initially taken to Mater Hospital and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe attack occurred on 19 July 2023 when Mr Termini was out for drinks. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe attack occurred on 19 July 2023 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationCCTV and dashcam footage showed Mr Termini walking past a group of teens on Talbot Street shortly after 10.30pm. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo boys pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm and violent disorder at Store Street. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeA 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault causing harm. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo teenagers pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm and violent disorder. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeA third boy, now 17, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeTwo boys aged 14 at the time pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm and violent disorder (dublinlive.ie)
- chargeThe third boy, 15 at the time and now 17, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm (dublinlive.ie)
- courtThe 17-year-old was remanded on continuing bail and will be sentenced later in the month. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe third boy was remanded on continuing bail and is set to be sentenced later in the month. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe third boy was remanded on continuing bail (dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceOne of the younger boys was imposed a 32-month period of detention in July. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe other boy was given 26 months in October. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe two teenagers were sentenced to periods of detention. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe first boy was sentenced to a 32-month period of detention (dublinlive.ie)
- sentenceThe second boy was sentenced to a 26-month period of detention (dublinlive.ie)
- otherBoth of the two boys who pleaded guilty were aged 14 at the time of the attack. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Termini faced medical bills and expenses of more than €103,000. (irishtimes.com)
- otherMr Termini forgave his attackers but wants them to pay restitution to help cover his costs. (irishtimes.com)
- otherBoth of the two sentenced teenagers were aged 14 at the time of the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherStephen Termini says he forgave the attackers from day one. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Feb2025American tourist brutally assaulted in Dublin city says he forgives attackers
Reports the third boy's guilty plea to assault causing harm and remand on continuing bail, and includes an exclusive interview with Stephen Termini who says he forgives his attackers and intends to stay in Ireland permanently.
victim, Stephen Termini, male, American, non-irishStephen Terminisuspect, 14, malesuspect, 14, malesuspect, 15, male - 14 Feb2025US tourist forgives attackers after brutal Dublin assault & eyes stay in Ireland
Reports the sentencing of two teenagers and the guilty plea of a third, plus the victim's statement that he forgives his attackers and intends to remain in Ireland permanently.
victim, Stephen Termini, male, non-irish (judged from name)Stephen Terminisuspect, 14, malesuspect, 14, malesuspect, 17, male - 13 Feb2025Two teenagers sentenced for city centre attack on US tourist Stephen Termini
Reports the specific sentences imposed on the two 14-year-old defendants (32 and 26 months' detention), the 17-year-old's guilty plea to a lesser charge and remand, CCTV and dashcam evidence, the victim's impact statement detailing €103,000 in medical costs and ongoing injuries, and defence submissions including prior convictions and mental health issues.
victim, Stephen Termini, male, non-irish (judged from name)Stephen Terminisuspect, 14, malesuspect, 14, malesuspect, 17, male