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Case No. 6483Possession of child abuse images; using computer information technology for sexual exploitation · Co. Cork

Cork man jailed for paying girls for explicit videos sent via Snapchat

Adam Palmer (29), of Ballyhooleen, Ballinhassig, Co Cork, paid girls via Snapchat and PayPal for explicit images and videos, and the offences came to light in 2020 when the UK mother of a 14-year-old found her daughter had received payments from him. Gardaí searched his house under warrant and found that he had obtained 93 images and 90 videos sent to him by girls via Snapchat. Palmer pleaded guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court to possession of child abuse images and using computer information technology for the purpose of sexual exploitation. On 22 February 2024 the judge jailed him for two years with the final year suspended, though one report says he was jailed for a year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Palmer pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse images and using computer information technology for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Where
Palmer is from Ballyhooleen, Ballinhassig, Co Cork.
When
Palmer was between 24 and 25 at the time of the offences, and the offences came to light in 2020.
Cause
The UK mother of a 14-year-old found her daughter had received payments from Palmer via Snapchat.
Investigation
  • UK police opened an investigation and traced the PayPal account to Palmer before contacting gardaí in Cork.
  • Palmer made certain admissions when gardaí searched his house under warrant.
  • Gardaí found Palmer had obtained 93 images and 90 videos sent to him by girls via Snapchat, of which 23 images and 80 videos depicted children engaging in sexual acts.
Other details
  • Juvenile B, aged 15, said she told Palmer she was 15 and was offered money through PayPal.
  • Palmer asked Juvenile C to confirm she was 16 and asked her for images.
In court
  • Defence counsel said the signed guilty pleas spared the victims the trauma of giving evidence and that Palmer has been seeing a psychotherapist and is extremely remorseful.
  • The judge noted the value of the guilty plea, Palmer's previous good character and steps taken towards rehabilitation, and said a genuine deterrence principle had to be incorporated into the sentence.
Sentence
One report says the judge jailed Palmer for two years and suspended the final year, while another report says he was jailed for a year.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPalmer pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse images and using computer information technology for the purpose of sexual exploitation. (irishtimes.com)
  • wherePalmer is from Ballyhooleen, Ballinhassig, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenPalmer was between 24 and 25 at the time of the offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences came to light in 2020. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe UK mother of a 14-year-old found her daughter had received payments from Palmer via Snapchat. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationUK police opened an investigation and traced the PayPal account to Palmer before contacting gardaí in Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPalmer made certain admissions when gardaí searched his house under warrant. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí found Palmer had obtained a total of 93 images and 90 videos sent to him by the girls via Snapchat. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationOf these, 23 images and 80 videos fell into the most serious category, depicting children engaging in sexual acts. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence counsel said the signed guilty pleas spared his victims the trauma of giving evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtDefence counsel said Palmer has been seeing a psychotherapist and is extremely remorseful. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge noted the value of the guilty plea, Palmer's previous good character and steps taken towards rehabilitation. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said a genuine deterrence principle had to be incorporated into the sentence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge jailed Palmer for two years, suspending the final year. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentencePalmer has been jailed for a year. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJuvenile B, aged 15, said she told Palmer she was 15 and was offered money through PayPal. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherPalmer asked Juvenile C to confirm she was 16 and asked her for images. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Feb2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man jailed for paying underage girls to send sexually explicit videos

    Reports the sentence as jailed for a year in the lead, but later says the judge jailed him for two years and suspended the final year. Adds the sentencing details, the guilty plea and the judge's remarks.

    convicted, Adam Palmer, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Palmervictim, 14, femalevictim, 15, femalevictim, female