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Man touched bus passenger's shoulder with his penis
Summary
In a Dublin bus incident, Thomas McMahon, 35, admitted to touching a fellow passenger's shoulder with his penis while attempting to urinate after the vehicle jerked forward. McMahon claimed alcohol and drug addiction impaired his judgment and that he had no sexual intent. He expressed remorse and stated he had taken steps toward rehabilitation. Garda Conor O'Neill and counsel David Staunton noted McMahon's mental health issues and lack of recollection. The victim, who was traveling to town, reported the contact, screamed, and alerted the driver, who called the Gardaí. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to McMahon's arrest and cooperation with the investigation. He faces a maximum two‑year sentence at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the case adjourned to March 13 for sentencing and a psychiatric report. McMahon has ten prior convictions for public order and assault offences. Thomas McMahon pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man touched bus passenger's shoulder with his penis. Charges or matters: exposure on June 28, 2017 on a Dublin Bus, in Crumlin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 28, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 13 Adjournment
- 2018-11-28 Publication
Why: Mr Staunton submitted to Judge Melanie Greally that McMahon "didn't have his wits about him because of his addiction". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: exposure on June 28, 2017 on a Dublin Bus, in Crumlin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Thomas McMahon (35) of Aideen Avenue, Terenure, was due to be sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after he pleaded guilty to exposure on June 28, 2017 on a Dublin Bus, in Crumlin. Judge Greally noted that McMahon has mental health issues and adjourned the case to March 13 next for sentence.; Judge Greally noted that McMahon has mental health issues and adjourned the case to March 13 next for sentence.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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