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Barrister who head-butted creche director can add to appeal grounds

Summary

Michael Waters, a 44‑year‑old barrister, was convicted of assaulting Marian Wallace at the Busy Bees Creche in Stillorgan in January 2012. He pleaded not guilty at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, but a majority jury found him guilty and Judge Patricia Ryan imposed a three‑year suspended sentence on 2 July 2013. Waters has appealed the conviction and, in a motion before the Court of Appeal, sought to add new grounds. Justice John Edwards allowed only one ground, alleging the prosecution failed to disclose the complainant's statement, and rejected the rest.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Barrister who head-butted creche director can add to appeal grounds. Charges or matters: assaulting Marian Wallace at the "Busy Bees Creche," Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, in January 2012. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• January 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 2, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-05-31 Publication

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