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"I don't give a rats": man tries to throw glass of water at judge

Summary

Leon Murphy, 20, was due to be sentenced for being a passenger in a stolen car. While Judge Patrick McCartan was questioning Murphy's future prospects, the judge mentioned Murphy's mother, a re‑formed heroin addict, and asked counsel to confirm she no longer used drugs. Murphy became angry, shouted abuse at the judge, and his mother protested that the judge implied she had used drugs. Murphy then jumped out of the dock, grabbed a glass of water on a bench, and attempted to throw it at the judge. Court staff and prison officers prevented the act, and Murphy was escorted out while continuing to shout. The judge adjourned the case to another court for sentencing, citing Murphy's attitude. No sentence was given in this article. Leon Murphy pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: "I don't give a rats": man tries to throw glass of water at judge. Charges or matters: allowing himself to be carried in a stolen car on the Malahide Road on May 18, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 18, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-01-18 Publication

Why: He said it wouldn't be fair on Murphy for him to continue with the case "because of his attitude shown towards him". CNI source report

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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Read the original CNI report