Farmer Joseph Baldwin charged with assault for allegedly throwing cow dung at Minister Anne Rabbitte during a public meeting.

Joseph Baldwin, a farmer from Co. Galway, faces assault charges for allegedly throwing a bag of cow dung at Minister Anne Rabbitte during a public meeting on January 4, 2023. Although CCTV shows the bag missed Rabbitte, the judge ruled there was a case to answer based on her fear of being hit. Baldwin denies the allegations, claiming he intended to express community frustrations. The case is set to continue in court.

October 02, 2024
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