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Taxi driver who abused garda sergeant told court 'pack of lies', judge finds
Summary
Felix Adedayo, 55, appealed his conviction for threatening and abusive behaviour, parking offences, running a red light and driving without due care. The District Court had fined him €400 for the abusive conduct, €150 for obstructing traffic, €250 for the red‑light violation and another €250 for careless driving, and disqualified him from driving for six months. In the appeal, Judge Simon McAleese found that Adedayo's testimony was a "pack of lies" and that his conduct was "bizarre, extraordinary and aggressive." The judge upheld the original fines and disqualification, noting that the charges were the most modest possible and that no custodial sentence was imposed. The judge also praised Sergeant Killian Murphy for handling the incident "even‑handed" and "utterly polite.".
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taxi driver who abused garda sergeant told court 'pack of lies', judge finds. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 12, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-04-29 Publication
Why: Sergeant Killian Murphy told the appeal court that when he was making his way from his home to a station on January 12, 2023, he had to brake aggressively in order to avoid colliding with a taxi. CNI source report
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Appellant
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Judge McAleese said that Adedayo conducted himself in a "disgraceful fashion" and that he was "sorely tempted" to impose a custodial sentence were it not Adedayo's first offence. The judge decided to affirm the orders of the District Court, saying that Adedayo was lucky to be walking out without increased penalties or a custodial sentence.
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