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Woman jailed for role in violent taxi hijacking

Summary

Nikkita Brogan, 24, of Letterkenny, Co Donegal, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for her role in a violent taxi hijacking. The validated procedural stage for this report is an appeal, as the case was previously sent to the Court of Appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions to clarify a procedural matter regarding the service of books of evidence. Brogan pleaded guilty to the unlawful seizure of a vehicle at Rutland Grove, Crumlin, on May 6, 2019. She admitted to unbuckling the taxi driver's seatbelt and assisting in reattaching the gearstick knob while two men assaulted the driver. Judge Melanie Greally handed down a 32-month sentence, suspending the final 12 months on conditions. Brogan has been in custody since January. The court noted her remorse and rehabilitation efforts. The two male accomplices, Peter and Jason Collins, were sentenced in December 2019 for robbery, assault causing harm, and unlawful seizure of a car. Peter Collins received four and a half years' imprisonment, while Jason Collins received three and a half years, with the final 12 months suspended. Brogan has 76 previous convictions, mainly for shoplifting, and was on bail for theft offences at the time of the incident.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman jailed for role in violent taxi hijacking. Charges or matters: unlawful seizure of a vehicle at Rutland Grove, Crumlin, on May 6, 2019. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• December 2019 Incident
• May 6, 2019 Incident
• 2021-12-14 Publication

Why: " He said Brogan had indicated at all times that she would plead guilty but the case had been delayed when it was sent to the Court of Appeal by the Director of Public Prosecutions in order to have a procedural matter related to the service of books of evidence clarified. Prosecution account reported by CNI

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Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime

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