Irish soldier who beat woman unconscious in random attack spared jail | Newstalk

[@SuperZxc111]

If you don’t pay your tv licence you could get jail but if you hit someone you don’t go to jail there something wrong with the law

[@mareeauld5778]

But the boys always look after the boys..

[@kj2928]

As a woman, I find this appalling. I hope I never have to depend on this judge to administer justice. That soldier should have got at least 5 years. It sends an awful message to violent men out there. This is so sad for the women in Ireland.😢

[@ThePat1962]

As a man, a husband and a father ,.I'm also appalled. .If it was my wife, sister or daughter, I would be jailed for seeing justice done on this man. This is another horrific decision made by this judge.

[@geordiewishart1683]

I assume from your comments that you would be happy enough with the sentence if the victim were a man? Why should the gender of the victim be relevant? Are women not equal to men?

[@kj2928]

@@geordiewishart1683 I have no idea why you would 'assume' that. Empathy not your strong point then? However, just to be clear, I think I do have the right when it comes to violence to quote any academic or statutory research and inform that just 80% of violence against women is perpetrated by men- so, no in this instance, women and men would not be the same. A woman was beaten unconscious by a man, and your comment is entirely devoid of empathy. If you want to have a debate about the equality of men and women, then toddle off to another page! P.S. GROW UP!

[@PhilipOsborne-rz9eu]

​@@geordiewishart1683no

[@rainbowicecreamunicornsuns8292]

@geordiewishart1683 a soldier in training is hardly equal to a petite young girl finishing a night shift and being attacked by a rage filled coward..

[@davidkeogh1570]

If the same man did the same thing to the judges daughter would he have walked free,this judge needs ti explain this decision as its ridiculous.

[@dar540]

I understand your point but it's for this exact reason the judge wouldn't be allowed to adjudicate the case due to bias and conflict of interest. These rulings are standard in Ireland. It is an institutional problem not just one dodgy judge. This country needs to be harder on violent crime as it is only going to increase in the coming years unfortunately

[@BarMagnet]

And Enoch Burke is still in jail.

[@davidkeogh1570]

@@dar540 I know that,I am simply making a point.

[@dar540]

@@davidkeogh1570 as i stated I understand your point 👍

[@ajc5479]

@@BarMagnet Who cares? It's the Burke's own choice

[@Prodrive1]

Irish judges are a total disgrace. If one had a look at the lenient sentences they have dished out over the decades they would keel over in shock. That judge must be sacked.

[@sofol699]

Was it judge Nolan the immigrants friend

[@leonardochang2523]

That judge just retired, can you believe it?

[@gerrycastlemanwarde5933]

The prisons are full so they are giving suspended sentences! I gather the Judge has now retired! He should have been sacked.

[@Prodrive1]

@@leonardochang2523 Disgusting the whole saga. Shame on tom o donnel. Shame on him.

[@paddymitchell-lq2zb]

tat burke of in jail this scumbag gets sussenpened sentence and homeless man gets the suite licked out off him they get sussenpened sentence mad stuff

[@daniel4224]

what was this guy's friends doing while he was attacking this woman. it shouldn't have taken a random passer-by to stop the attack

[@BarMagnet]

If there was proper journalism, that would have been reported on.

[@MrEverthere]

His friends probably know he is a psychopath

[@regant.cameron8237]

@@MrEverthere Birds of a feather 😡

[@lindastevens6861]

The sentence promotes violence

[@lindastevens6861]

Why pay that judge

[@antoh07]

I'll never understand why the Irish justice system is so lenient when it comes to violent crime.

[@jayuppercase3398]

Certain judges in Ireland really hate women

[@janicetaylor3721]

I've often wondered that myself. They are very lenient.

[@yurt8522]

Well put . This is so scandalous and unjust

[@cuculan1978]

Im irish and I live in spain and there have zero tolerance on violence here.

[@jaqian]

Weak judges

[@noelgrimes9141]

Why was the judge more worried about crottys future than the poor woman.

[@colinmatts]

Crotty and the judge should be locked up together. What on earth is our society coming to? A woman is beaten unconscious in the street and it only warrants a suspended sentence? If that's the best our criminal justice system can do then who could complain if vigilante gangs take the law into their own hands?

[@queenie3388]

Disgusting behaviour with no consequences, absolutely horrendous. So sorry for the innocent lady.

[@babsstapleton6616]

€3000 for breaking someone,s nose, knocking them unconcious, bragging about it, and leaving half our population feeling a lot more unsafe on the streets. Disgusting. Let's never forget the face of Cathal Crotty. No woman is safe.

[@rainbowicecreamunicornsuns8292]

Phillip you must be another bully just like that coward soldier with a comment like that to a woman..

[@soldier2297]

Our so called government and their EU masters have already done this unfortunately by allowing 1000s of young men into my country who roam the streets in packs.

[@seamus6666]

JUDGE SHOULD BE REMOVED ,IMMEDIATELY , JUDGE SAID HE HAD TO GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR PLEADING GUILTY , GIVE ME A BREAK , HE WAS ON CCT FOOTAGE , , DRINK IS NO EXCUSE , ANY MAN THAT BEATS A WOMAN , WILL DO IT AGAIN , WHAT A SLAP IN THE FACE TO THE VICTIM , SHE WILL HAVE NIGHTMARES FOR YEARS , BARRISTER FOR THE OFFENDER , HE WILL LOSE HIS JOB , SO WHAT , HE SHOULD LOSE HIS JOB AND SERVE TIME IN JAIL, YOU DONT REWARD BAD BEHAVIOR , NO WONDER THE COUNTRY IS TURNING LAWLESS

[@melvynobrien6193]

I used to work with two Justices of the Supreme Court of Ontario and one Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada: arrogant arseholes all. Many people don't realize that the last place to expect truth and justice is in a courtroom.

[@eamonanthony6767]

Why do you have to take the blessed name of Jesus in vain Seamus?

[@seamus6666]

@@eamonanthony6767 chill out , I mean no disrespect , you practice your faith ,not looking for comment , the word Jesus is an interpretation , he was actually called something else , the lesson is free

[@eamonanthony6767]

The question is why do you have to say it@@seamus6666?

[@BarMagnet]

And Enoch Burke is still in jail.

[@carlakilleen3514]

Judge Tom O’Donnell needs to go.

[@Prodrive1]

Agreed. Disgrace of a man

[@sofol699]

Thought it was Nolan the immigrants friend

[@carlakilleen3514]

judge nolan and judge tom o'donnell are evil men

[@pjoconnell8268]

@cariakilleen3514 He has retired

[@joginderroberts-downing6740]

How would jugde would feel if that was his daughter would his verdict be the same shame on him for his behaviour

[@miriamconnolly6657]

The judge should be sacked. As for this soldier he should be thrown out of the army he's a disgrace.

[@user-ct7zc1ig7b]

Judge should be sacked. Awful. The lady should appeal.

[@oliverjumelle]

She can't. The way it works. A crime is reported to the gardai. They take a report and pass it on to the DPP. The DPP charge the person and take them to court. Only in cases of undue leniency can the DPP appeal. But this has to be granted. The victim has 0 say.

[@eamonanthony6767]

You don't get to be a "judge" if your'e not controlled or blackmailed (user) most likely caught boy banging.

[@user-xs6hf1xo9i]

Ditto 😢 😮 😢

[@dermotlynch2223]

@@oliverjumelle I presume and hope that she can, and is taking a civil action against him?

[@eamonanthony6767]

My reply to your comment was censored user I keep making the same mistake I have a habit I'm addicted to telling the truth and YT can't handle the truth it ends up I have to go to Gab they can't handle lies.

[@phyllismurray525]

And the friends he was with never raised a hand to stop this? This is disgraceful. This judge should be removed from the bench, he is a disgrace to the judicial system. The judge did not want him to lose his job, but she lost her job because of this attack, where is the justice for women in Ireland?

[@gobalmighty7463]

The "friends" need to be named and shamed.

[@goodgod77]

if his friends were military they should be investigated by the military

[@BarMagnet]

@@gobalmighty7463 If we had proper journalism, that would have been reported on. Perhaps the media were afraid of slandering his "friends". They have to be VERY careful about WHO they can slander (i.e. those who don't have reputations such as the Burkes)

[@BarMagnet]

@@gobalmighty7463 If we had proper journalism, that would have been reported on. Perhaps the media were afraid of slandering his "friends". They have to be VERY careful about WHO they can slander (i.e. those who don't have reputations such as the Burkes)

[@emstirling-is4nu]

If they were the military would be on it....they are much tougher than the outside forces. They are all probably in the military solitary confinement jail.@@goodgod77

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

If this attack happened to this "judge's" daughter, do you think the perpetrator would get a suspended sentence? Absolutely disgraceful judgement by Tom O'Donnell.

[@mobypancake]

He doesn't have a daughter, only 3 sons. The judge is sick in the head for letting this man get away with what he's done.

[@bigmartin]

As a serving soldier I want it known that we’re all sickened & outraged by (I don’t want to refer to him as either a soldier or a man) Crotty’s vicious attack on Natasha O’Brien.. If Natasha O’Brien reads this, I’m so sorry for my colleagues assault on you, we’re all truly outraged.. I hope you have a complete recovery, you’ve been very brave coming forward.. I wish you a very happy and wonderful life

[@bryandow2827]

What about some barrack justice?

[@bigmartin]

@@bryandow2827 he’s being discharged, now if you’re hinting at locker room justice - I’d imagine after his conviction Crotty was told he’s not to darken the barracks again

[@austinbourke9292]

Respect to you sir for you comment

[@userxyz64]

​@@bryandow2827encouraging more criminality?

[@shanehickey1074]

How is this scumbag still serving in the army.

[@WehHeyDub]

Absolutely disgraceful verdict. The judge reasoned that a prison sentence would finish his military career. Without question he should have been discharged from the army for bringing the forces into disrepute and imprisoned. That poor girl has been victimised by both Crotty and the justice system.

[@margaretmorrissey4540]

Yes exactly whether he had previous convictions or not is immaterial the fact is he beat a woman up and bragged about it afterwards and the fact that he is part of the army is irrelevant he openly attacked her leaving her unconscious it's a total disgrace of our law system

[@JoeDoyle-ls3ev]

What was his 'friends' doing while he was punching the woman? Took a passerby to stop him

[@goodgod77]

were his friends military

[@JoeDoyle-ls3ev]

@@goodgod77 dont know but they should have stopped him

[@BarMagnet]

If we had proper journalism, that would have been reported on.

[@BarMagnet]

Perhaps the media were afraid of slandering his "friends". They have to be VERY careful about WHO they can slander (i.e. those who don't have reputations such as the Burkes)

[@adelemcg69]

when he ran away his friends stayed with her.

[@user-pe7px5su4b]

That judge should be sacked, it's absolutely ridiculous.

[@maggiesmyth6258]

Wonder what nationality the judge is? Disgraceful poor woman. That judge needs sacked ASAP

[@BarMagnet]

And Enoch Burke is still in jail.

[@davidking7298]

Can we sack judges here?

[@TruePatriotfreedomfront]

​@@davidking7298not if they are on the payroll of political establishment tyrants of FFG this guy must have some family of political establishment's back ground behind him, for such a serious crime to be given just a hand slap,but whilst you don't pay your TV licence or taxes you get locked up.

[@seanmaccionnaith3458]

Join the ''New Republican Movement'''

[@JohnCutler-gj2yl]

That judge should be sacked immediately

[@Prodrive1]

100%

[@frankharrington8528]

Is HE compromised in some way?

[@Prodrive1]

@@frankharrington8528 maybe. Something radically wrong as he did the same with another serious assault case.

[@johndoherty4976]

@@Prodrive1 The Judge is as thick as a plank like a lot of other Judges that is the problem with the Irish Justice system. If i was the Judge i would have given him a 8 year prison sentence

[@BarMagnet]

@@johndoherty4976 And Enoch Burke is still in jail.

[@michaelobrien7278]

Judges in Ireland are never held to account

[@ViDuhy]

Nobody with money ever is

[@BarMagnet]

Enoch Burke is still in jail and the media can slander him as they please. The arrogance of these people!!!

[@overthrowaudio]

Same judge gave another suspended sentence to a thug who kicked and hit a homeless man 120 times. WTF?

[@goodgod77]

all his cases should be looked into

[@geraldinekelly8447]

Unbelievable 😢

[@TrevorSmith-nm9mm]

This is shocking how was he let free

[@SarahCrummy]

Absolutely shocking.... The offender and the judge are a disgrace to ireland.

[@johndunworth7942]

Absolute disgrace, both the judge and the perpetrator.

[@StephenWeafer-ii1qd]

And his commanding officer for speaking up for him

[@carolineprestage4650]

These judges are to well paid and not doing their jobs correctly. SHAME ON THIS JUDGE

[@Prodrive1]

Donnel is a disgrace

[@dragonbillylee4781]

Many judges are not fit to hold judgement on people. Some have been found guilty of heinous crimes, others most likely have not been caught yet. Many judges are political appointments.

[@66556086]

Rubbish, cxxt should be jailed and out of the army.

[@Goneinthehead]

The DPP should appeal the sentence. Judge should be sacked also.

[@jacintafinegan1532]

Crotty is nothing but a thug judge should be sacked no justice for the victim

[@user-hw3zb4sc8q]

Somebody like him, hot head, should not be allowed in our army, he is unstable.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

That wont happen

[@marianraftery]

@@michaelwalsh9145 The judge is due to retire next month.

[@davidhiggins3986]

What about her losing her job and ruining her life

[@samtab1102]

Well said Pat Kenny... judge should step down

[@BarMagnet]

And Enoch Burke is still in jail.

[@marianraftery]

Judge due to retire next month anyway.

[@tracyevans9012]

This only serves to say it’s ok for a man to beat a woman. How this judge thought it was ok is beyond me.This is not the kind of person we want in our defence force.

[@ViDuhy]

Or in our judicial system which is a joke

[@emilygooner9697]

Agree as long as you admit it (when you’ve no choice) it’s grand, it’s a disgrace

[@StephenWeafer-ii1qd]

Or presiding over court cases the judge is an idiot

[@noelfleming3567]

Caught by d balls😂

[@oliviaol5656]

This sentence has to be reviewed. He apparently bragged about what he had done. What is wrong with our system that thinks pleading guilty when you know that you have been caught allows you to walk free?

[@emilygooner9697]

If this is how it works I’m off to Brown Thomas tomorrow to fill up! I’ll admit it, sounds like a win win situation. That’s what bad sentences do, send out wrong signal to others

[@thebuttybox]

Appalling behaviour by the judge, absolutely appalling

[@josephk7954]

That someone might loose their job in the public service is a greater evil that beating a young woman to a pulp in a public thoroughfare.....it speaks volumes about the mindset and values of modern Ireland.

[@hilberryable]

A real man would not do that to a woman let alone brag about it.

[@ivanconnolly7332]

The Judge is a psychopath too.

[@StephenWeafer-ii1qd]

He is a doddery oul idiot who needs to be sacked urgently😢

[@theredhairedchild944]

Judge should be sacked and the defense forces should be called on to answer for defending this scut.

[@shanebyrne7020]

Absolutely outrageous this man walking free this judge should be ashamed of himself

[@iarlamoylan8498]

Is shouting homophobic slurs at the two men across the street a hate crime? He should be charged with more than one crime. He bragged about the beating online. He needs to be dragged back to court and sentenced properly for all his crimes. That judge must go. I hope the citizens of Ireland protest until justice is done.

[@ABS-oh8jt]

Exactly

[@Peter-sl6mf]

Homophobic slur. He expressed his disapproval in homosexuality is that really a slur. Or a point of view held by 90% of the population

[@pburke5274]

90%??? Are you living in the 50s. Don't count me in your statistics . 😮

[@foxyboiiyt3332]

Judge Tom ODonnell is well known for giving ridiculously soft sentences. Keeping the streets of Limerick unsafe

[@Prodrive1]

Shame on him. Disgrace.

[@valeriebell9228]

Tom o,connelly is as guilty as crotty

[@_alienblood]

Hes a posh millonaire not in touch with reality, we need a total overhall of our Justice system get rid of judges solicitors there only there to make money.

[@sofol699]

Best believe maCANTee had a say in this ,that woman's a danger to Ireland's women .

[@hannanolan8140]

That judge needs to resign DPP has to act.Lady needs to bring him to civil court and sue the socks off that brute

[@johnnymoran.]

This same judge, Tom O'Donnell, let of another man on a 2 year suspended sentence for assaulting a homeless man in Limerick city. This is unacceptable, build more prisons, smaller cells. Punishment first, then rehabilitation. It's the only way to do justice to the victims.

[@patenglish9944]

That judge needs to step down this is insane

[@maureenbrophy7852]

He should have been put in prison. Where are we in Ireland. Shame on the judge😢. This man is in OUR army. He has to be sacked & sent to prison PLEASE

[@DaveGreeneramblingcarpenter]

A young man? At a crossroads in his life?? has just learned that there's no real consequences to hisl Cowardly vicious attack

[@rsh793]

And that is one of the saddest things of all - not just him, but his mates and all young folk ........ he didn't even show remorse as well. A horrible horrible attack bragged about to his mates leaving a young lass damaged for the rest of her life as, no doubt, not being in the Army, she won't get the help she needs easily ........ Dark, dark day indeed :(

[@babayaga9443]

This excuse for a soldier is a danger to the Public and his fellow soldiers.

[@JohnWick-se8eq]

He got away with beating a woman because he was in the Army. Disgusting & sad TRUE story

[@RufusToots420]

All the new-to-the-parish get away with this kind of behaviour too... So I guess it's only fair

[@CharleneTruncer]

Criminals all over Ireland all over are let out with no jail time. Be honest. Especially the non Irish have free rein to do as they please!

[@ajc5479]

he was convicted, he didn't get away with it.

[@anthonyhassett]

Because he was in the Army because there are no prison places.

[@RufusToots420]

@@ajc5479 not serving any time is getting away with it.

[@vincenthigginbotham8729]

Crotty is a coward hitting a woman as a trained fighter and this doesent mean it’s ok to hit another man

[@freemantle252]

Can't believe he got a non custodial sentence for this.

[@stephenprizeman6669]

Absolutely disgusting should have got 6 years. Poor woman. Judge should resign. And shame on the army. Sick

[@Prodrive1]

Judge must go..

[@marianraftery]

Judge due to retire next month.

[@knicknacpaddywac]

This is outrageous. Women in our society are not being protected. That attack was brutal and he should have got the maximum sentence. The judge needs to be disciplined.

[@DarranMacken]

The fact he was In the army he should have being jailed In itself

[@meichong8278]

The judge didnt give this Soldier credit ....... he gave him a .....Pass 🤮🤮

[@michaeltravers6109]

If our legal system doesn't respect victims of crime, why should Irish citizens respect the legal system?. I would depend on our legal system to deliver justice, so I fully understand why people would take the law into their own hands. ⚖️

[@streetkid60]

This Judge has made horrendous decisions in these two assault cases and should be removed from the bench. His remarks in relation to all the things he has to take into account seem to out weigh any type of justice one can expect.

[@JohnOBrienDesignerLimerick]

This truly is absolutely ridiculous.

[@outoforbit00]

I cannot fathom why the two men she defended couldn't be bothered defending her. Outrageous indifference from those two men and then compounded by an unjust unmanly judge, a lover of violence by all accounts, as this isnt the first violent offender he gave a handshake too.

[@kathrynboyd4448]

His friend is also guilty of failing to stop that horrible attack

[@LeonieRomanes]

True.

[@irishhoopers6899]

Friends, more than 1 stood by.

[@korporalkarrot]

Time and again I think that I can no longer be shocked at our “justice” system. And then cases like this come along.

[@TheENDAmac]

The people of Ireland should vote an appeal and conviction

[@thomasoroarke7789]

It is absolutely crazy decision by the Judge who should be sacked

[@richardnolan1013]

So it's excaptable for a person to beat a person unconscious man or woman this judge is a joke should be sacked

[@obk1404]

Not sure what the day to day sentences passed down in court are for this, but the result of the last high profile case for unprovoked violent assault in the limerick courts was the same. Suspended sentence & retention of job and that was after a not guilty plea. So yes it would appear it is acceptable

[@BarMagnet]

And Enoch Burke is still in jail.

[@ajc5479]

@@BarMagnet Who cares? It's the Burke's own choice

[@BarMagnet]

@@ajc5479 You just don't get it, do you? I'm sorry for you.

[@judedonnelly4100]

STOPPPPPPPPP CALLING HIM A MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@annemelia2332]

What is he???

[@judedonnelly4100]

​@@annemelia2332 "YOU" TELL ME !!!!!!!

[@BlackStump172]

@@annemelia2332Feral animal .

[@peacemaker6947]

@@BlackStump172 More like a violent savage. Calling that imbecile an animal is an insult to animals.

[@mac_tire_aonair]

DPP should appeal the leniency of the sentence - it's beyond absurd.

[@jaqian]

The judges need to be replaced, they're completely out of touch with reality.

[@ritadonnelly8820]

pedos

[@fionamurray8347]

Looks like nothing has changed in Éire, every criminal is protected by the law here. 🇮🇪

[@johndoherty4976]

Does that include the Kinahan's

[@fionamurray8347]

@@johndoherty4976 you didn't read my answer so you were just trying to stir trouble, a shipment of childrens blood you know the blood the rich use to stay young was siezed on its way to USA by President Putin yesterday military told me, coming from Ukraine to USA NYC, so this is what we only care about killing of innocent children, drugs etc that to me is education, your parents either love you or they don't.

[@frankiewilde7791]

Hopefully with all the publicity this story has gained the defence forces will have no choice to kick him out. I wonder how any female colleagues would feel working alongside him after what he did.

[@ROC14088]

And bragged on social media

[@emilygooner9697]

Real low life

[@noelfleming3567]

Obviously a scholar

[@peterkenny7810]

As a former soldier I assure you that the matter hasn't ended for the military. They have to wait until the civil authorities deal with the matter as it has priority over military justice. Now the military regulations will be applied to the soldiers conduct. The likely outcome will be dismissal from the Defence Forces.

[@ROC14088]

@@peterkenny7810 so the judge saved his job for nothing? People ruining this country are a joke

[@deniscarter6613]

The judge should be sacked and the soldier should have got 10 year in Jail doesn't matter what he is

[@freezerjoe]

The judge should be disqualified

[@martinbrennan4489]

This government can't run the country

[@TheShepTV]

Government has less than nothing to do with the judiciary. I suggest learning the basics

[@garethronan921]

​@TheShepTV The government appointes the judges to be appointed to the courts and the president sign's off on it, so the government has total control over what judges are appointed, That's real control. Maybe you should learn a thing or two before say the government have nothing to do with it when infact they control it, lol maybe learn your basics

[@Prodrive1]

Judiciary here are unfit for purpose 100%.

[@MIris44474]

No but clowns keep voting them in

[@Prodrive1]

@@MIris44474 true

[@keithbennett8516]

Considering hes suppose to protect the people not beat them unconscious....and the judge is suppose to uphold the law that protects the people.sounds wrong,sounds backwards,it's redundant.not fit for purpose.and sound suspicious

[@oldman3516]

I would well imagine he'll be court martialed out of the army if he hasn't been already

[@johnfrancis4401]

The judges seem to be bonkers. Can judges be sacked? What is the government doing?

[@BarMagnet]

Enoch Burke is still in jail and the media can slander him as they please. The arrogance of these people!!!

[@bernardtynan1725]

If a guy does that to a woman in public and brags about it,what would he do behind closed doors

[@emilygooner9697]

So Crotty was with friends when this happened, why didn’t they intervene, he got 6 punches in, and the gay couple why didn’t they come to her aid? She’s lucky someone came along that intercepted the situation after 6 punches or this lady might have died from more injuries. Shocking on every level

[@Hell...IsOtherPeople44]

My guess is his friend's are just like him, misogynistic. I've suffered a violent attack very similar to Natasha's when I was about her age. I had complications, never been ok since that time. A lot of young men really really hate women, believe me.

[@paulduffy8054]

We all should help her financially to appeal the case judge be sacked the guy should do 5 years in jail

[@user-in3hp6ow2h]

This guy should have been imprisoned. He is a disgrace to the flag he's supposed to serve. Frankly this judge is a disgrace. I do hope this young lady makes a full recovery not only from her physical injuries but any mental trauma she may be suffering. The judge in question is a disgrace and not fit for office. 🤬

[@edbaker515]

If this guy is allowed back in the army, it will be a utter disgrace

[@catherinedonoghue3508]

Why must that thing be given credit, that judge is NOT fit for purpose.

[@user-dd7cf5rh8n]

What would have been the outcome had another man passing by not intervened and forced him to run away ?

[@Deedee-xs9xy]

The fact that a member of the Defence forces was actually shouting homophobic vile in a public place was bad enough and should have earned him dismissal or suspension on its own but then to go on and do what he did after..... this story has really blown my mind. His sentence has to be reversed. Wishing you all the best for the future Natasha. You're an amazing woman.

[@user-tz3mu4fn9r]

Private Cathal Crotty in a disgrace to the uniform and a disgrace to the Defence Force, and a homophobic coward. He deserves immediate sacking and jail. Natasha O'Brien is the one who shoed bravery and unfortunately paid a heigh price for doing so. She deserver another day in court.

[@jonw]

There is no justice in this country, only that which you take for yourself.

[@miathuto6078]

Who is this judge he needs to be taken to court. Crooked judge

[@Subkrafft]

Every media oulet keeps saying the victim was "defenceless" but she was attacked by a SOLDIER trained to KILL. She was in shock, as most of us would be. She is brave and pursued justice, NOT DEFENCELESS...a warrior...and now let down by the state

[@theirishanime007]

Disgrace. Justice in this country is a joke.

[@TruePatriotfreedomfront]

THIS JUDGE IS A ABSOLUTE DISGRACE TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE NAMED AND SHAMED PUBLICLY SO THAT EVERY SINGLE PUBLIC SHOULD AVOID HAVING THEIR COURT CASE DEALT BY THIS DISGRACE JUDGE AND ITS ABSOLUTE DISGRACE THAT MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND MINISTER OF DEFENCE HANDLED THIS EXTREMELY VERY POORLY AND LETTING IT JUST SLIDE BY AS IT IS.

[@tommcmahon27]

It an insult to that young women the judge should go

[@mikebourke1185]

Lock him up Sack O Doodlin O.Donnel A disgrace

[@lorrainevart8827]

Cannot the law society investigate this?

[@Hell...IsOtherPeople44]

I wouldn't recommend them personally. I approached them after I was beaten up years ago. I was told they wouldn't assist me, as there was virtually nil chance of a successful outcome. The reason why? I am Autistic, so I was deemed to lack credibility.

[@LeoLynch-yg7vo]

I don't know why he would get any credit at all for his guilty plea when he was bang to rights by the CCTV evidence and had no other option and that's AFTER lying through his hole and blaming the victim. This 'sentence' is a sick joke.

[@noraoconnor1895]

That judge should be sacked without a shadow of doubt.he is not capable of being on the bench and making important decisions.!!

[@terryfinnin1659]

Judge Tom o donnell should be called out by the minister for justice and made to stand down, the victims should sue the judge and the perpetrators, shame on them all!!

[@TruePatriotfreedomfront]

This judge should be removed from all justice system immediately but unfortunately this will never happen under Helen McEntee and Simon Harris and Michael Martin and this ruling should be immediately be over turn and send this guy to prison to do his full sentence and be removed from the military immediately, this judge is an absolute DISGRACE to the justice system.

[@louisehenrys9939]

Can this woman appeal the sentence?

[@ainemurray8250]

No

[@kevc6115]

I am FUMING 🤬🤬🤬🤬! This is an absolute travesty of justice for Natashia and violence against women. The DPP has an obligation to appeal the leniancy of the sentence. The Judge must resign or be removed. Please someone start an online petition. The laws and sentences for violent attacks must be reviewed and amended.

[@patriciaodonnell3990]

Shame on you Judge O’Donnell. I wonder would you have given such a leaning sentence if it was your own child who received such a beating.

[@Adooringirishwreaths]

How disgusting where is justice in that

[@deirdrecollins3987]

Who can we contact in the government to voice our outrage at such an injustice?

[@Prodrive1]

Minister for Injustice McEntee.

[@user-xs6hf1xo9i]

WITHOUT ANY QUESTIONS. This JUDGE HAS TO GO, JUDGE HAS TO GO, JUDGE HAS TO GO ABSOLUTELY 🇮🇪 💯 DISGUSTING BEHAVIOUR 💯. 💯 ,😮😮😮😮😮.