Thomas Kador fined

by Mags Fri Sep 20, 2002 14:50

Any word on how the bin charges case went this morning, was adjourned to continue this afternoon I think.

by Andrew Fri Sep 20, 2002 15:17

This is from RTE News online
Man fined over anti-globalisation protest
September 20, 2002
(14:59) A 24-year-old man has been found guilty of public order offences in relation to his involvement in an anti-globalisation protest in Dublin city last October.

Thomas Kador, who is originally from Austria, was charged under Section 6 of the Public Order Act.

He was also charged with the larceny of a Garda radio and of obstructing a Garda in the course of his duty.

Mr Kador denied all charges which related to a protest outside the Burlington Hotel in Dublin. He was fine a total of ?800.

by bysshe Fri Sep 20, 2002 15:42

The modern up to date copper now has nicking his radio, it used to be nicking their helmet.

by Finghin Fri Sep 20, 2002 15:46

I was at the court today, there was no real evidence to convict Thomas in my opinion. The Gardai said that they could not identify him in the crowd but yet they make out that it was him that stole his radio, it's completly ludricous. The Gardai had conflicts in their evidence all over the place. It seemed to me that the judge had already made up his mind as to the verdict prior to the case.

by Eternal Vigilance - The Price of Democracy Fri Sep 20, 2002 16:21

Bin Charges case deferred to High Court according to Brid Smith- no further court cases can be taken against non payers until this case is heard- a victory of sorts