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Friend of Ireland soccer star avoids jail over violent disorder
Summary
Jonathan Doran, a 26‑year‑old barber from Artane, was convicted of violent disorder after a row outside Krystal nightclub in Dublin in 2013. He claimed he acted out of "misguided loyalty" because he mistakenly believed his friend, Republic of Ireland footballer Jeff Hendrick, had been struck. Doran admitted chasing Darren McDermott down a laneway and sitting on him, but denied any assault. The jury found Hendrick not guilty and convicted Doran. Judge Martin Nolan, noting no evidence of assault and Doran's good record, imposed a two‑year suspended sentence and ordered him to pay €6,000 within a year, to be given to charity if McDermott declined. Doran had no prior convictions and had cooperated with the investigation. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the trial lasting 29 minutes before the verdict. Jonathan Doran was acquitted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Friend of Ireland soccer star avoids jail over violent disorder. Charges or matters: violent disorder at Harcourt Street, Dublin on October 12, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- October 12, 2013 Incident
- 2017-07-29 Publication
Why: He told gardaí: "The reason I said 'sort it out' is because a lot of the time, people come up to Jeff, and if he doesn't say hello, people call him an ignorant prick just because he's a footballer. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: violent disorder at Harcourt Street, Dublin on October 12, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; Credit: Collins) A barber convicted of violent disorder during a row outside a Dublin city nightclub four years ago has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay €6,000. He imposed a two-year suspended sentence and ordered Doran to pay €6,000 within one year.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Harcourt Street
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