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Murder accused Freddie Thompson shouts obscenities as judge refuses bail
Summary
Freddie Thompson, 36, was charged with the murder of David Douglas, 55, on 1 July 2016 at Bridgefoot Street, Dublin. In a High Court hearing on 3 October 2017, Judge Paul McDermott refused Thompson's bail application, citing flight risk and the seriousness of the charge. Thompson, wearing a grey zip‑up jumper, shouted obscenities at the judge, saying "Fuck off, I'm not listening to that" and "I'm not fucking going back in", and attempted to leave the courtroom. Two women present left before the judge finished ruling. The State, represented by Ronan Prendergast BL, objected to bail on the grounds of flight risk and potential further serious offences. Sergeant Brendan Brogan of Pearse Street Garda Station and Chief Superintendent Francis Clerkin provided evidence supporting the refusal under Section 2A of the Bail Act. Thompson was remanded in custody and the DPP had previously obtained an order for him to face trial at the Special Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused Freddie Thompson shouts obscenities as judge refuses bail. Charges or matters: the murder of David Douglas (55) at Bridgefoot Street in Dublin on July 1st, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 1st, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-10-03 Publication
Why: At yesterday's bail hearing, Sergeant Brendan Brogan of Pearse Street Garda Station told Mr Ronan Prendergast BL, for the State, that he was objecting to bail because of the "seriousness" of the charge. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of David Douglas (55) at Bridgefoot Street in Dublin on July 1st, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr Thompson was remanded in custody.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Special Criminal Court
- Bridgefoot Street
- Brogan of Pearse Street Garda Station
- Pearse Street
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