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Ireland star acquitted of violent disorder
Summary
A jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court acquitted Republic of Ireland footballer Jeff Hendrick of violent disorder after a four‑day trial. The case stemmed from a 2013 incident at Krystal nightclub where Darren McDermott alleged Hendrick pulled him from a taxi and was later chased into a laneway, where McDermott claimed he was assaulted and suffered multiple jaw fractures. Hendrick's lawyers argued he could not have run due to a leg injury and that McDermott had a civil case against him. Hendrick (25) and co‑accused Jonathan Doran (26) pleaded not guilty. The jury found Hendrick not guilty but convicted Doran of violent disorder, while Judge Martin Nolan withdrew an assault charge against Doran. Hendrick remains free pending further proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ireland star acquitted of violent disorder. Charges or matters: violent disorder at Harcourt Street, Dublin on October 12, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 12, 2013 Incident
- July 28 Adjournment
- 2017-07-08 Publication
Why: Lawyers for Mr Hendrick said that the Premiership footballer could not have run after the taxi because he had a leg injury at the time. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: violent disorder at Harcourt Street, Dublin on October 12, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: It's like a dog chasing a car – he wouldn't know what do when he caught up with it." Judge Nolan remanded Mr Doran on continuing bail for sentence on July 28.
Convicted Person
Charges: violent disorder at Harcourt Street, Dublin on October 12, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: It's like a dog chasing a car – he wouldn't know what do when he caught up with it." Judge Nolan remanded Mr Doran on continuing bail for sentence on July 28.; It's like a dog chasing a car – he wouldn't know what do when he caught up with it." Judge Nolan remanded Mr Doran on continuing bail for sentence on July 28.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Harcourt Street
- Kilmore Drive
- Dublin
- Montague Street
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