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The Journal
19 hours ago
- The Journal
Retired judge allegedly punched outside cafe by man who said 'you put me in jail for nothing'
A 44-YEAR-OLD County Clare man told a retired district court judge 'you put me in jail for nothing' before allegedly punching him outside an Ennis cafe, a court has heard. At Ennis District Court, Jamie O'Connor of Laurel Lodge, Clare Rd, Ennis appeared in connection with the alleged assault of retired district court judge, Joseph Mangan, last Saturday afternoon. The retired judge – now in his early 80s – served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011 when he retired at the age of 67. In the case, Mr O'Connor is charged with the assault causing harm of Joseph Mangan at Barrack Court, Ennis contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act on 14 June. Judge Alec Gabbett said: 'This is an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge now into his 80s was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty when he was a judge.' Judge Gabbett said: 'There is a possibility of other charges to follow here.' In a contested bail application for Mr O'Connor, Sergeant John Burke told the court that at 2.25pm on 14 June, Mr Mangan was sitting outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court in Ennis having a coffee. Sergeant Burke said that it will be alleged that Mr O'Connor approached Mr Mangan 'and told him aggressively 'you put me in jail for nothing'. Sergeant Burke said: 'Following a brief interaction it is alleged that Mr O'Connor stood up and punched Mr Mangan.' Sergeant Burke said that Mr O'Connor then fled the scene in the direction of O'Connell Street. Advertisement He said that Mr Mangan went to the local injuries unit in Ennis where he was treated for possible concussion and dizziness. Sergeant Burke said that Mr Mangan made a statement to local Gardai. Sergeant Burke said that there was no medical evidence yet to hand and said that Mr O'Connor was later arrested where he made no admissions 'and blamed alcohol for his memory loss'. Sergeant Burke confirmed to the court that there is an independent witness to what occurred. Sergeant Burke also confirmed that Gardai were opposing bail and said that the original Garda position of consenting to bail for Mr O'Connor on stringent conditions was based on the length of time the case will take before the court. Judge Gabbett said that he was refusing bail based on the seriousness of the charge before the court. He said: 'The allegation here is that a retired member of the judiciary was punched on the street.' He said that 'the facts of the case are very straightforward'. Judge Gabbett granted legal aid to solicitor, Stiofan Fitzpatrick to represent Mr O'Connor. Mr Fitzpatrick asked that bail be granted as it will take a number of months for directions to be made in the case. Judge Gabbett remanded Mr O'Connor in custody to appear via video-link from Limerick prison in court next Wednesday, 25 June.
Sunday World
21 hours ago
- Sunday World
Man allegedly told judge ‘you put me in jail for nothing' before punching him
'This is an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge now into his 80s was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty' A 44-year old County Clare man told a retired district court judge 'you put me in jail for nothing' before allegedly punching him outside an Ennis cafe, a court has heard. At Ennis District Court, Jamie O'Connor of Laurel Lodge, Clare Rd, Ennis has appeared in connection with the alleged assault of retired district court judge, Joseph Mangan last Saturday afternoon. The retired judge - now in his early 80s - served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned district court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011 when he retired at the age of 67. In the case, Mr O'Connor is charged with the assault causing harm of Joseph Mangan at Barrack Court, Ennis contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act on June 14th. Ennis District Court News in 90 Seconds - June 19th Judge Alec Gabbett said: 'This is an extremely serious alleged offence where a retired district court judge now into his 80s was allegedly assaulted for carrying out a public duty when he was a judge.' Judge Gabbett said: 'There is a possibility of other charges to follow here.' In a contested bail application for Mr O'Connor, Sgt John Burke told the court that at 2.25pm on June 14th, Mr Mangan was sitting outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court in Ennis having a coffee. Sgt Burke said that it will be alleged that Mr O'Connor approached Mr Mangan 'and told him aggressively 'you put me in jail for nothing'. Sgt Burke said: 'Following a brief interaction it is alleged that Mr O'Connor stood up and punched Mr Mangan.' Sgt Burke said that Mr O'Connor then fled the scene in the direction of O'Connell Street. He said that Mr Mangan went to the local injuries unit in Ennis where he was treated for possible concussion and dizziness. Sgt Burke said that Mr Mangan made a statement to local Gardai. Sgt Burke said that there was no medical evidence yet to hand and said that Mr O'Connor was later arrested where he made no admissions 'and blamed alcohol for his memory loss'. Sgt Burke confirmed to the court that there is an independent witness to what occurred. Sgt Burke confirmed that Gardai were opposing bail and said that the original Garda position of consenting to bail for Mr O'Connor on stringent conditions was based on the length of time the case will take before the court. Judge Gabbett said that he was refusing bail based on the seriousness of the charge before the court. He said: "The allegation here is that a retired member of the judiciary was punched on the street". He said that 'the facts of the case are very straightforward'. Judge Gabbett granted legal aid to solicitor, Stiofan Fitzpatrick to represent Mr O'Connor. Mr Fitzpatrick asked that bail be granted as it will take a number of months for directions to be made in the case. Judge Gabbett remanded Mr O'Connor in custody to appear via video-link from Limerick prison in court next Wednesday, June 25th.
Sunday World
28-04-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin man who allegedly monitored wife with cameras accused of ‘coercive control'
Graham Beegan (45) had a book of evidence served on him at Dublin District Court today A husband has been sent for trial accused of coercively controlling his wife, who he allegedly monitored with cameras and assaulted. Graham Beegan (45) had a book of evidence served on him at Dublin District Court today. Judge Michele Finan sent him forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Mr Beegan, of Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 is charged with coercive control of his wife, which had a 'serious effect' on her, on dates between January, 2019 and September, 2022. He is also charged with three counts of assaulting her, causing her harm and four of threatening to kill her at their home address on dates in 2021 and 2022. A prosecution solicitor said the DPP consented to the accused being sent for trial to the current sittings of the circuit court, on May 29. Judge Finan gave Mr Beegan the formal notice that he has 14 days to provide any alibi details to the state. The judge remanded him on bail. When he was first brought before the court last December, Garda Shona Moran gave evidence that Mr Beegan said 'no comment' to each count after caution and was handed copies of the charge sheets. Gda Moran said the DPP directed trial on indictment. In a summary of the prosecution's case, she said the accused and the woman were married and she made a complaint in 2022 alleging 'emotional, physical and financial control', which was 'basically coercive control.' The woman 'outlined a number of assaults and threats to kill,' the garda said. She had not required any medical attention. It was also alleged he monitored her with cameras and by electronic means in the home. Mr Beegan had gone to a garda station and was questioned. Bail was granted with no garda objections. Under conditions, Mr Beegan was told to stay away from the alleged victim and have no contact with her by any means including electronic. He was also to sign on weekly at Store Street garda station, provide gardai with a primary address and contact phone number and notify them of any change of address. The charges against Mr Beegan are under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence and Sections 3 and 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
