Ester Esabod Aboderin reports alleged assault at Four Courts

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Ester Esabod Aboderin reported an alleged assault at the Four Courts on 31 July 2019, after violent scenes involving people attending a defamation case. A complaint was made to Gardaí, who attended with court security staff.

Her barrister told the High Court that she suffered cuts and bruises to her face and body. The judge adjourned the defamation proceedings to October, with existing orders remaining in place; the Garda investigation was continuing.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.