Ex-content reviewer jailed for attacking train inspector and guard over ticket
A former Twitter (currently known as X) and YouTube content reviewer has been jailed for attacking a train inspector and a security guard in Dublin's Connolly Station after a ticket row.
Darren Bennis, 29, who had lived at the North Circular Road in Dublin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to the security officer, a less serious category assault for the attack on the ticket inspector and a breach of the peace.
He appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court, where he heard that the incident had occurred on October 31, 2023.
Bennis was noticed using an invalid ticket and was "refused permission to travel".
The court heard it led to a confrontation, and Bennis punched the inspector in the chest before a security guard intervened and attempted to restrain him.
Judge Jones heard there was a "struggle", and the security man sustained minor cuts to his face.
Gardaí arrived and handcuffed Bennis, who has 16 prior convictions, 13 of them recorded in Ireland and three in Germany. One was for violent behaviour in a Garda station, and he also had a record for public order charges.
The court heard that after the trouble at Connolly Station, the accused was taken to Store Street Garda Station, made admissions and apologised.
Defence barrister Lydia Daly established that her client had not come to further Garda attention, and she stressed he did not have issues with drink or drugs.
Pleading for leniency, she said her client was apologetic and remorseful and had been released about a month ago from custody in a previous case.
Counsel said that after completing the Leaving Certificate, the accused worked as a social media content reviewer for Twitter, Google and YouTube.
Judge Jones imposed a two-month jail sentence on Bennis, who told the court he was originally from Germany and feared he would lose his rented accommodation after paying €1,500.
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