Eoghan McGowan
Eoghan McGowan, 29, is a former member of An Garda Síochána who gained notoriety for an incident in which he poured water from a puddle onto the tracksuit bottoms of a 17-year-old boy, an act described as humiliating and degrading. The incident occurred in January 2023 while McGowan was on duty, and he later pleaded guilty to assault. Initially sentenced to four months in custody, his sentence was modified to 60 hours of community service on appeal, with the court considering factors such as his guilty plea and the victim's acceptance of his apology, along with a financial settlement of €10,000 paid to the victim.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 4,692 | $5,100 | 5$ |
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Eoghan McGowan was a serving Garda member who assaulted a 17-year-old boy by pouring water on his tracksuit bottoms.
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