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May 4, 2022—Judge Patricia Ryan sent a clear message to protesters objecting to illegal U.S. military flights through Shannon Airport today by fining the Shannon Two 10,000 euros after they were convicted of interfering with the operation, management and safety of the facility.
On May 3, the jury found Tarak Kauff and Kenneth Mayers not guilty on the two charges of criminal damage and trespass at Shannon airport, but guilty of the unusual charge of interfering with the airport operation, management or safety, which was added to the case two years after the fact. Mayers and Kauff had pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Although Judge Ryan’s exorbitant fine was clearly meant as a warning to other protesters considering similar actions, a different message ended up being sent, one of solidarity and support. With 5,000 euros already on account in the bail fund, the remaining 5,000 euros was paid through the generosity of the supporters in the courtroom that day. They dug in their pockets and went to their ATMs to collect the funds within two hours, much to the judge’s surprise.
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