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"The Justice System is not protecting women" Reaction to Natasha O’Brien assault case

On Thursday Serving Defence Forces Member Cathal Crotty, 22 was given a three-year suspended sent...

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10.45 22 Jun 2024


"The Justice System is not protecting women" Reaction to Natasha O’Brien assault case


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10.45 22 Jun 2024


On Thursday Serving Defence Forces Member Cathal Crotty, 22 was given a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of €3000 after pleading guilty to assaulting 24-year-old Natasha O'Brien. Mr Crotty hit Nathasha six times, after she requested him to stop shouting homophobic abuse at another individual. The Outcome of the case by Judge Tom O'Donnell has drawn widespread criticism from women’s rights groups and the public. Anton was joined by Kathleen Chada, Member of Safe (Domestic Violence Services Network) Ireland to discuss the case.


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