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Suspended sentence for bouncer who ruptured casino patron's testicles

Date
2017-07-14

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin City

County
Dublin

Summary

Alan Foley, a 46‑year‑old bouncer at Colossus Casino in Dublin, was convicted of assault causing harm after he kicked Robert O'Donnell, a casino member, during a verbal altercation. CCTV showed Foley flicking his leg at O'Donnell, who had been denied entry for his friends. Foley pleaded guilty to the assault on 16 December 2015. The judge, Karen O'Connor, deemed the offence a reckless act and imposed a one‑year sentence, which was suspended in full. Foley was ordered to pay €3,000 to O'Donnell, who suffered a ruptured left testicle and was hospitalized for pain but later recovered. Foley, who has no prior convictions and 20 years of security experience, expressed remorse and accepted the apology and payment as a token of contrition. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for bouncer who ruptured casino patron's testicles. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on December 16, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

December 16, 2015 Incident
Christmas Other
2017-07-14 Publication

Case subjects

Alan Foley

Defendant

Charges: assault causing harm on December 16, 2015 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: She imposed a one year sentence which she suspended in full and ordered that €3,000 brought to court by Foley be paid over to the injured party.