Ireland Case No. 2315Threatening to publish intimate images (Coco's Law), harassment, trespass · Co. Dublin · 23 Sep 2023
Craig Coyle jailed for 18 months for threatening to publish intimate images of ex-girlfriend
Craig Coyle, 37, threatened to publish intimate images of a woman and sent her hundreds of degrading emails after their relationship ended in September 2023 in Dublin. The pair had met on Tinder in December 2022 and been together for several months before breaking up. Coyle pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to threatening to publish intimate images under Coco's Law, harassment, and two counts of trespass. He was sentenced to three years in prison with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions, and a no-contact order was imposed.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Coyle and the woman met on Tinder in December 2022, began their relationship in early 2023, and broke up in September 2023.
- After the woman blocked Coyle on a social media app, he began messaging her on Revolut claiming she owed him money, threatened to send intimate images to her ex-husband, and sent a message to the ex-husband on LinkedIn.
- Coyle pleaded guilty to threatening to publish intimate images of the woman without her consent on 23 September 2023 under Coco's Law.
- Coyle pleaded guilty to harassment between September 2023 and December 2023, including sending hundreds of degrading and abusive emails.
- Coyle pleaded guilty to two counts of trespass at the woman's home on 23 December 2023 and 19 January 2024.
- The woman contacted gardaí after Coyle was captured on security cameras peering through her kitchen window just before 6am, and later purchased a security alarm after catching him outside her home.
- Where
- The offences took place in Dublin, with Coyle residing at Holly Court, Ballybrack.
- In court
- Coyle pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
- Sentence
- Coyle was sentenced to three years in prison with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions including engaging with Probation Services.
- Other details
- A no-contact order was imposed between Coyle and the woman.
- Coyle has no previous convictions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCoyle pleaded guilty to threatening to publish intimate images of the woman without her consent on 23 September 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman blocked Coyle on a social media app in September 2023 after a nasty message, after which he began messaging her on Revolut claiming she owed him money. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCoyle threatened to send intimate images of the woman to her ex-husband via Revolut. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCoyle sent a message to the woman's ex-husband on LinkedIn saying he had material and information that would help in their mediation. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman contacted gardaí when Coyle was captured on security cameras peering through her kitchen window just before 6am. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman purchased a security alarm after catching Coyle outside her home one evening in 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCoyle and the woman met on Tinder in December 2022, began their relationship early 2023, and broke up in September 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge imposed a no-contact order between Coyle and the injured party. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceCoyle was handed a three-year prison sentence with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions including engaging with Probation Services. (irishtimes.com)
- otherCoyle has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Feb2025Man who threatened to publish intimate images of ex-girlfriend jailed for 18 months
Full sentencing report including judge's comments, victim impact statement, and detailed account of the harassment and trespass incidents.
suspect, Craig Coyle, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Craig Coylevictim, female