Chantal Johnston gets suspended sentence for assault and dangerous driving

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Chantal Johnston received an 18-month sentence, suspended in full for three years, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The proceedings were reported on 24 June 2024. The offences took place at Domino’s Pizza on Crumlin Road, Dublin, in the early hours of 9 July 2022.

Johnston pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and dangerous driving. The court also imposed a mandatory driving disqualification.

Judge Orla Crowe described the attack as unprovoked and said it had racist undertones. The report also records that Johnston had written a letter to the injured delivery driver and that the judge considered her circumstances when sentencing.