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Case No. 7094Breach of the Children Act (identifying child offenders) · Co. Dublin

Court of Appeal overturns ruling on venue for three accused over online identification of Ana Kriegel's killers

Edel Doherty (48), Kyle Rooney (26) and Declan Corcoran are accused of posting online material identifying Boy A and Boy B, the teenagers convicted of murdering Ana Kriegel in 2018. Doherty appeared at Dublin District Court in October 2020, and in December 2020 Judge John Hughes ruled the offences too serious for the District Court and should be heard in the Circuit Court. The High Court later quashed that refusal and sent the matter back to the lower court. On 16 November 2023 the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court ruling, and the matters will be remitted to the District Court to ascertain whether the DPP consents to the accused being sent forward for trial, with costs and Legal Aid issues adjourned to 1 December.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three people are accused of publishing online material identifying two teenage boys who were convicted of murdering Ana Kriegel in 2018.
When
The two boys were convicted following a trial in 2019; the dates of the alleged online posts are not stated.
Where
Edel Doherty appeared at Dublin District Court in October 2020.
Charges
  • Edel Doherty is accused of posting photos on Facebook of the two boys, known as Boy A and Boy B.
  • Kyle Rooney was charged with posting photos of the two boys on Twitter.
  • Declan Corcoran is accused of naming the boys on Twitter and of posting images of them.
In court
  • The three accused are among 10 people charged with similar breaches of the Children Act.
  • In December 2020 Judge John Hughes ruled the offences too serious for the District Court and should be heard in the Circuit Court.
  • The High Court quashed the refusal to hear the cases and sent the matter back to the lower court for reconsideration.
  • On 16 November 2023 the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court ruling.
  • The matters will be remitted to the District Court to ascertain whether the DPP consents to the accused being sent forward for trial.
Other details
Issues of costs and possible Legal Aid Scheme recommendations were adjourned to 1 December.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling that had quashed a District Court judge's refusal to hear the cases of three people. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeEdel Doherty was accused of posting photos on Facebook of two teenagers known as Boy A and Boy B. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeKyle Rooney was charged with posting photos of the two boys on Twitter. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDeclan Corcoran was accused of naming the boys on Twitter and of posting images of them. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe three accused were among 10 people charged with similar breaches of the Children Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIn December 2020 Judge Hughes ruled the offences were too serious for the District Court and should be heard in the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court sent the matter back to the lower court for reconsideration. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matters will be remitted to the District Court to ascertain whether the DPP consents to the accused being sent forward for trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherIssues of costs and possible Legal Aid Scheme recommendations were adjourned to December 1st. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Nov2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Three accused of identifing Ana Kriegel’s killers may face trial in higher court after appeal

    Appeal ruling on jurisdiction in the proceedings against Edel Doherty, Kyle Rooney and Declan Corcoran, who were among 10 people charged with similar breaches of the Children Act. The article covers the court proceedings only and does not state the dates of the alleged online posts.

    accused, Edel Doherty, 48, named, irish (judged from name)Edel Dohertyaccused, Kyle Rooney, 26, named, irish (judged from name)Kyle Rooneyaccused, Declan Corcoran, 30, named, irish (judged from name)Declan Corcoran