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Man who carried out ear-biting assault diagnosed with adult ADHD, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case, James Mooney, aged 22, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after punching and biting off part of victim James Ferrari's ear at a GAA club in Ringsend on 1 April 2013. The judge adjourned sentencing to January and ordered an assessment of Mooney's suitability for restorative justice and community service. A victim impact report described Ferrari's ongoing worry, depression, nightmares, job difficulties and social withdrawal following the attack. Ferrari's father expressed hope to come to terms. Mooney was diagnosed by consultant psychiatrist Dr Sean O'Domhnaill with adult ADHD, described as impulsive and overactive, and linked to cannabis use. Mooney claimed he was not conscious of biting the ear and had no intention to remove it. Ferrari suffered €1900 in lost earnings and €350 in medical and counselling costs.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who carried out ear-biting assault diagnosed with adult ADHD, court hears. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to James Ferrari at a GAA club on Sean Moore Road, Ringsend on April 1, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 1, 2013 Adjournment
- 2014-11-06 Publication
Why: He has lost contact with friends because he is not as social as he used to be. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to James Ferrari at a GAA club on Sean Moore Road, Ringsend on April 1, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Desmond Hogan adjourned sentencing to next January and ordered an assessment of Mooney's suitability for the restorative justice programme and for community service.; Judge Desmond Hogan adjourned sentencing to next January and ordered an assessment of Mooney's suitability for the restorative justice programme and for community service.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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