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Boxer threatens to fire legal team after he is jailed for two years

Summary

Daniel Wall, a 23‑year‑old boxer from Tallaght, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm after attacking Gerard Dempsey with a knife on 10 February 2014. The judge ordered Wall to pay €1,100 to the victim before sentencing. Wall received a four‑year sentence, with the final two years suspended on strict conditions. The judge noted Wall's boxing background and his mother's terminal cancer, taking these into account. Wall claimed the attack was unprovoked, while the victim said it was retaliatory. Wall had 57 prior convictions, including robbery and burglary. After the hearing, Wall announced he would fire his legal team, calling the sentence "bollox.".

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Boxer threatens to fire legal team after he is jailed for two years. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Gerard Dempsey on February 10, 2014 at Greenhills Court, Tallaght. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• February 10, 2014 Incident
• 2016-02-08 Publication

Why: Defence counsel, Shaun Smith BL, said that Wall had been wearing the bullet proof vest earlier because of threats against him. Defence account reported by CNI

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Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report