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Frederick Thompson jailed for his part in pub brawl
Summary
Frederick Thompson, 34, of Maryland, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for violent disorder. He pleaded guilty to his part in a brawl at Morrissey's Pub, Cork Street, on January 7, 2013. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a 20-month prison sentence, backdated to May 23, 2014, when Thompson was first remanded in custody. Thompson had been extradited from Amsterdam and has been in custody since. The court noted he has 29 previous convictions. A co-defendant, Anthony Harte, 24, of Inchicore, also pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Harte was previously given 220 hours of community service by Judge Mary Ellen Ring in lieu of a two-year prison term. A third man was acquitted of violent disorder by a jury. The judge stated Thompson likely started the row and threw a bottle. Prosecution evidence described a serious fracas where Thompson slapped the victim, took him into a headlock, and flung a beer bottle at him. Harte was seen kicking and punching the victim. Defense counsel noted the incident was sparked by slagging and that no one was seriously injured. Thompson offered apologies to the court and those present.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Frederick Thompson jailed for his part in pub brawl. Charges or matters: violent disorder along with two other men at Morrissey's Pub, Cork Street, on January 7, 2013; violent disorder and was previously given 220 hours community service by Judge Mary Ellen Ring in lieu of a two year prison term. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 7, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23, 2014 Adjournment
- 2015-02-02 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: violent disorder and was previously given 220 hours community service by Judge Mary Ellen Ring in lieu of a two year prison term (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Anthony Harte (24) of Stephen's Road, Inchicore, also pleaded guilty to violent disorder and was previously given 220 hours community service by Judge Mary Ellen Ring in lieu of a two year prison term.; He backdated the sentence of 20 months to May 23, 2014 when Thompson was first remanded in custody.
Defendant
Charges: violent disorder along with two other men at Morrissey's Pub, Cork Street, on January 7, 2013; violent disorder and was previously given 220 hours community service by Judge Mary Ellen Ring in lieu of a two year prison term (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He backdated the sentence of 20 months to May 23, 2014 when Thompson was first remanded in custody.; He backdated the sentence of 20 months to May 23, 2014 when Thompson was first remanded in custody.
Places mentioned
- Loreto Road
- Stephen's Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Cork Street
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