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MMA fighter avoids jail for attack on woman he became 'infatuated with'

Summary

John Redmond, a 38‑year‑old mixed‑martial‑arts fighter, was given an 18‑month suspended prison sentence by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for assaulting a woman he had become infatuated with. The victim, who had told Redmond she only wanted a friendship, was attacked on All Ireland Day 2019 when Redmond threw a bin at her, pushed her to the ground, and caused her to hit her head against a wall. She suffered bruising, cuts and a dazed state. Redmond pleaded guilty on 15 March to assault causing harm at his Applewood Avenue home. He had prior convictions, including an unauthorised car taking in 2012, and admitted alcohol and drug use contributed to his behaviour. He offered €5,000 to the victim as a token of remorse and the judge noted no further incidents since the offence. The suspended sentence is conditional on Redmond keeping the peace, avoiding contact with the victim and paying the restitution.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: MMA fighter avoids jail for attack on woman he became 'infatuated with'. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• September 2, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 15 Incident
• 2022-07-06 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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