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"Extremely magnanimous" glassing victim doesn't wish for attacker to be jailed
Summary
Damien Mitchell, 32, was arrested after striking John Walsh with a pint glass during a domestic dispute. Mitchell admitted the fight but claimed limited memory due to alcohol. He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm in Dublin. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a three‑year sentence, fully suspended on conditions of sobriety and other requirements. Mitchell's apology letter, €3,000 payment to Walsh, and counselling attendance were noted as evidence of remorse. Walsh, who suffered eye and facial scarring, expressed a desire for Mitchell not to serve custodial time, describing him as "extremely magnanimous." The judge highlighted alcohol's role and the seriousness of the injuries, noting that a slightly more severe outcome would have led to imprisonment. Mitchell has no prior convictions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Extremely magnanimous" glassing victim doesn't wish for attacker to be jailed. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Parkgate Street, Dublin on June 25, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 25, 2017 Incident
- 2020-01-13 Publication
Why: He later acknowledged in interview that he had been in a fight but said he had no other memory of what had happened because of the amount of alcohol he had to drink. CNI source report
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Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at Parkgate Street, Dublin on June 25, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said he did not want to see Mitchell do a custodial sentence and suggested instead that the man do a course to help with his excessive drinking. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a three year sentence which she suspended in full on various conditions including that Mitchell remain sober over the course of those three years.
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