Ireland
FF TD on trial over assault
Tuesday, 4 November 2008
The trial of a Fianna Fáil TD, his son and four others on assault and public order offences begins this afternoon in Clonmel Circuit Court.
Deputy Mattie McGrath, his son Edmond and the four other accused pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault causing harm and violent disorder at Newcastle, Co Tipperary on 14 August 2006.
In court today, it was alleged that on that date five local youths were set upon by the six accused in the village of Newcastle outside Clonmel.
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A jury of seven men and five women have been sworn in and the trial is expected to last at least a week.
Audio & Video
- Six One News: Helen McInerney reports that Mattie McGrath and five others are accused of assault causing harm and violent disorder in 2006
- Nine News: Helen McInerney reports on the trial of FF's Mattie McGrath, who is accused of assault causing harm and violent disorder
- News At One: Helen McInerney reports on the details of the case against South Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath, his son and four others
