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Victims express disappointment as man is jailed for three years for trying to murder teen at camp site
Summary
A 28‑year‑old Dubliner, Michael Corbett, was sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to murder a 17‑year‑old and assaulting two friends at the Hellfire Club on Dublin's Montpelier Hill on 27 June 2016. Six years of the sentence were suspended because Corbett was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time. He pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court. The judge praised the victim's courage and the two friends' assistance, noting the victim had a four‑inch stab wound to the chest and was close to losing his life. Corbett's sentence will be finalised on 31 July after a probation report. The victims expressed disappointment at the suspended portion, describing fear, trauma and lasting psychological effects. The case remains in custody pending the probation review.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Victims express disappointment as man is jailed for three years for trying to murder teen at camp site. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of the 17-year-old on June 27, 2016 at the Hellfire Club on Dublin's Montpelier Hill. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 27, 2016 Incident
- July 31st Adjournment
- 2018-07-16 Publication
Why: She explained that she used to be a leader, who could get up in front of people and speak. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: the attempted murder of the 17-year-old on June 27, 2016 at the Hellfire Club on Dublin's Montpelier Hill (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Michael Corbett was sentenced to nine years in prison for his crimes, but had six years suspended as he was suffered from paranoid schizophrenia at the time. Mr Justice White imposed a sentence of nine years with six years suspended on specific conditions to be finalised on receipt of a probation report on July 31st.; He remanded Corbett in custody until then.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Pauline Glennon of Tallaght Garda Station
- Tallaght
- Killakee Road
- Central Mental Hospital
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