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Woman acquitted of recklessly causing harm at nightclub

Summary

A 22‑year‑old woman from Poppintree, Ballymun, was acquitted of recklessly causing serious harm to Natasha Mooney, a 25‑year‑old woman who lost sight in one eye after an incident at Dusk Nightclub in Coolock on 18 March 2013. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court jury, consisting of six men and six women, returned a not‑guilty verdict after 1 hour 16 minutes of deliberation. Judge Desmond Hogan thanked the jury, and the defence and prosecution noted the case was still pending further instructions. The unnamed 22-year-old pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman acquitted of recklessly causing harm at nightclub. Charges or matters: recklessly causing Natasha Mooney (25) serious harm at Dusk Nightclub in the Northside Shopping Centre, Coolock on March 18, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 18, 2013 Incident
• 2015-01-19 Publication

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