Francis Broughan
Francis Broughan, a 47-year-old man from Ballymun, Dublin, was recently sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing a car and abandoning a 10-month-old baby on the side of a busy road. His actions, which involved hijacking a vehicle and leaving the infant between parked cars, drew significant public outrage and highlighted issues related to addiction, as Broughan was reported to be struggling with crack cocaine at the time of the crime. He has a long criminal history with 56 previous convictions, including serious offenses such as burglary and road traffic violations. During the court proceedings, Broughan expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging the trauma caused to the victims, particularly the vulnerable children involved.
Born on Aug 21, 1975 (49 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,422 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 3,422 | $5,100 | 3$ |
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Francis Broughan was jailed for eight years after stealing a car and leaving a baby on the side of the road.
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