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Suspended sentence for woman who partially blinded a man in one eye after she threw glass in nightclub
Summary
A 21‑year‑old woman, Jazmyn Draper, pleaded guilty in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to recklessly causing serious harm to Fintan Buckley and assault causing harm to Joyce Mullins after throwing a glass at Buckley's girlfriend in a nightclub. Buckley suffered partial blindness in one eye, describing a life of darkness and PTSD symptoms. Draper was identified on CCTV by her bright pink trousers and was said to have been close to the couple when she threw the glass. The judge, Martin Nolan, noted the reckless nature of the act and the remote chance of such serious injury, and, considering Draper's lack of prior convictions and cooperation, imposed a four‑year suspended sentence. The suspension lasted five years, with a €2,000 annual payment to the victim and an additional €1,500 transferred to Buckley. No further custodial term was imposed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for woman who partially blinded a man in one eye after she threw glass in nightclub. Charges or matters: assault causing harm of Joyce Mullins that same night. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 17 2014 Incident
- 2015-05-20 Publication
Why: Draper said she was afraid because Ms Mullins was somewhat older than her. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm of Joyce Mullins that same night (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He sentenced Draper to four years in prison which he suspended in full for five years on condition that she raise €2,000 per year for each of those five years for the victim.
Places mentioned
Topics
Pubs And Nightclubs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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