Navan man charged with making false complaint against Louis Walsh

A 24 year-old Navan man has been charged with falsely accusing innocent X-Factor judge Louis Walsh of groping him in a nightclub. Leonard Watters, who was listed as have no fixed abode, but is from Navan, appeared in court over unfounded allegations that the pop music mogul had indecently assaulted him on a night out in Krystle in Dublin. Watters, who was granted bail on condition he does not contact Walsh or anyone from the band Westlife, is charged with making a false report to gardai. He paid a €300 bail bond to the court and is described as unemployed. He appeared at a brief sitting of the Dublin District Court just before 1pm today (Wednesday 29th June). The court was told the allegation against Walsh was made on 20th June at Harcourt Terrace Garda station in the city centre. Watters was charged under section 12 of the Criminal Law Act, and penalties for the offence range from a €500 fine to five years in prison. Judge William Early granted bail on a total of three conditions. As well as avoiding contact with Walsh and Westlife, he must not interfere with any other potential witnesses and must provide an address within the next 24 hours. Watters made no reply when charged, arresting officer Detective Inspector Michael Cryan told the court. There was no objection to bail from the State's solicitor and the case was adjourned until 7th September to the same district court.