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Gemma Greene jailed after notorious live-streamed car chase
Summary
Gemma Greene, 28, of Coolock, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a four‑year driving disqualification after a high‑speed pursuit on the M50 on 1 March 2021. She pleaded guilty to recklessly driving in the direction of a Garda, two counts of dangerous driving and had four prior convictions, including two for road traffic offences. During the chase, Greene drove a white Mercedes at speeds up to 200 km/h, ignored stingers and pursued by Garda helicopters, and live‑streamed the incident from her mobile phone. She was arrested at 6.50 pm, detained and charged. The court noted her prior warning of a threat to her life, her cocaine use on the day, and her statement that she had "nothing to live for." Judge Nolan imposed the custodial term, citing the high speeds, the hour‑long pursuit and the danger posed to the Garda who had to take evasive action.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gemma Greene jailed after notorious live-streamed car chase. Charges or matters: recklessly engaging in conduct in such a manner as to drive in the direction of a garda, who was out of his vehicle, forcing him to take evasive measures to stop him from being struck on the M50 motorway at Junction 9 Northbound on March 1, 2021; two counts of dangerous driving on the same date in the Coolock and Ballymun areas of Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 1, 2021 Other
- 2025-03-19 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: recklessly engaging in conduct in such a manner as to drive in the direction of a garda, who was out of his vehicle, forcing him to take evasive measures to stop him from being struck on the M50 motorway at Junction 9 Northbound on March 1, 2021; two counts of dangerous driving on the same date in the Coolock and Ballymun areas of Dublin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) By Claire Henry Dublin woman Gemma Greene, who endangered the life of a garda during a notorious car chase on the M50 that she live-streamed on social media, has been jailed for two years. Judge Nolan heard submissions for Greene, who has previous road traffic convictions, to be given a suspended sentence but said a custodial term had to be imposed.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Greene. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence
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