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Suspended sentence for man who bit off part of another man's ear during assault

Summary

James Mooney, aged 22, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after punching James Ferrari and biting off part of Ferrari's ear at a GAA club on 1 April 2013. The court heard that Mooney suffers from adult ADHD, a factor cited by a doctor as contributing to the late‑night assault. Judge Desmond Hogan sentenced Mooney to four years' imprisonment, suspended in full for three years on the condition of 12 months' probation. Mooney must pay €5,000 to Ferrari as a practical expression of remorse. Ferrari, who suffered serious injury, reported ongoing worry, depression, nightmares and social withdrawal. The court noted Ferrari's loss of €1,900 in earnings and €350 in medical costs. No further charges were mentioned.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who bit off part of another man's ear during assault. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at a GAA club on Sean Moore Road, Ringsend on April 1, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 1, 2013 Incident
• 2015-04-17 Publication

Why: He said the attack has affected his job by making him more shy and he has lost contact with friends because he is not as sociable as he used to be. CNI source report

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report