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Pregnant woman avoids jail after assaulting two brothers with her stiletto shoe
Summary
In a case heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, 21‑year‑old Zoe Thompson of Tallaght pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm after striking Aidan and Colm Brown with the heel of her stiletto shoe at the Abberley Hotel on 15 April 2013. Judge Desmond Hogan sentenced Thompson to three years for each count, suspending the sentences in their entirety. The judge noted Thompson's cooperation, the presence of a doctor's letter citing pregnancy complications, and her payment of €2,000 as a gesture of remorse, which was ordered to be divided between the two victims. Thompson's previous convictions include four road‑traffic offences, one for drunk driving. The court heard that Aidan Brown, a barman, suffered seven surgical staples to his head and lost €1,000 in wages, while Colm Brown received five staples and lost €690 in wages.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Pregnant woman avoids jail after assaulting two brothers with her stiletto shoe. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm to Aidan and Colm Brown at the Abberley Hotel, also in Tallaght on April 15, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 15, 2013 Incident
- 2015-06-19 Publication
Why: The other man became aggressive but Mr Brown couldn't hear what he was saying because of the loud music. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm to Aidan and Colm Brown at the Abberley Hotel, also in Tallaght on April 15, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Desmond Hogan handed down a three-year sentence for both of the counts, suspending them in their entirety.
Places mentioned
- Kilclare Drive
- Tallaght
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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