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'Utterly bizarre': man who punched broadcaster Brendan Courtney contacted gardai admitting assault
Summary
Ross Deegan pleaded guilty to assaulting broadcaster Brendan Courtney causing harm after voluntarily contacting gardaí to identify his involvement. Judge Martina Baxter directed a probation report, adjourned finalisation to July 22 and ordered Deegan's €1,500 gesture of remorse sent to the Mater Hospital.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Utterly bizarre': man who punched broadcaster Brendan Courtney contacted gardai admitting assault. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- February 27, 2025 Incident
- March 5, 2025 Incident
- July 22 Adjournment
- 2026-03-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Directing a probation report, Judge Baxter adjourned the case to July 22 next for finalisation and remanded Deegan on continuing bail.
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Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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