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flag Ross Deegan, 22, admitted to assaulting RTÉ broadcaster Brendan Courtney in Dublin on Feb. 27, 2025, causing a concussion and broken eye socket, and was adjourned to July 22, 2025, for sentencing.

flag Ross Deegan, 22, admitted to assaulting RTÉ broadcaster Brendan Courtney in a surprise attack on February 27, 2025, near Usher’s Quay in Dublin, where he punched Courtney multiple times after he approached a car at traffic lights. flag CCTV footage confirmed the assault, and Deegan voluntarily reported to gardaí on March 5, 2025, claiming self-defense, though a cyclist’s statement noted only a knock on the window. flag Courtney suffered a concussion and a fractured eye socket. flag Deegan, with no prior convictions, offered €1,500 in remorse, which was declined and directed to charity. flag The court acknowledged his cooperation and youth, adjourning sentencing to July 22, 2025, with Deegan remaining on bail.

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