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Case No. 5963Possession of child pornography · Co. Meath · 15 May 2022

Former RTE employee jailed for possessing child pornography, Co Meath

Justin Greene, a 52-year-old man from Johnstown Way, Enfield, Co Meath, had gardaí seize his phone at his home in May 2022, after which they found six sexual images of teenage girls aged 12 to 15. He pleaded guilty to possession under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998 and was convicted on 6 October 2023 at Trim Circuit Criminal Court before Judge John Martin. On 6 March 2024 he was sentenced to 18 months with the last six months suspended and ordered onto the sex offenders' register, though one report describes the sentence as a year in jail. RTÉ, where he worked as a studio manager, said he resigned unexpectedly in March 2024 and had hidden the charges and conviction, and it was unaware of them until after his resignation.

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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Justin Greene, a 52-year-old RTÉ News studio manager, pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
  • Six graphic sexual images of teenage girls aged 12 to 15 were found on his phone.
Where
Greene lives at Johnstown Way, Enfield, Co Meath.
When
  • He downloaded the images in November and December 2021.
  • The offence took place at his home on 15 May 2022.
Cause
The criminal complaint arose from Greene's use of the social media app Kik, where pictures were being shared.
Investigation
  • US law enforcement contacted the Garda Child Exploitation Unit, which informed local gardaí; gardaí seized equipment at Greene's home in May 2022 and found the images on his phone.
  • Greene co-operated with gardaí when they called to his house.
Charges
The charges were brought under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998; reports differ on whether he pleaded guilty to one count or two charges.
In court
  • Greene was convicted on 6 October 2023 before Judge John Martin at Trim Circuit Criminal Court; the judge said the images had not been accidentally saved.
  • The court heard Greene was ashamed and remorseful, had sought counselling after his arrest, and that a probation report assessed him at moderate risk of reoffending; there were no victim impact statements.
Sentence
  • On 6 March 2024 he was sentenced to 18 months with the final six months suspended on conditions; the judge reduced a headline sentence of two years, though one report says he was jailed for a year.
  • The judge ordered that Greene be added to the sex offenders' register.
Other details
Greene continued to work at RTÉ until he was sentenced; RTÉ said he resigned unexpectedly in March without a stated reason, that he had hidden his arrest, charge, conviction and sentence, and that it was unaware of the charges until after his resignation.
37 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJustin Greene, a RTÉ News studio manager, pleaded guilty in October last year to two charges of possession of child pornography. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSix graphic images of teenage girls were found on his phone. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatJustin Greene was jailed for one year after gardaí found child pornography on his phone. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereGreene lives at Johnstown Way, Enfield, Co Meath. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereGreene is from Johnstown Way in Enfield, Co Meath. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whenGardaí seized equipment at his home in May 2022. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenHe downloaded the material in November and December 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offence took place at his home on 15 May 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGreene downloaded the images in November and December 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place at Greene's home on 15 May 2022. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationHe co-operated with gardaí when they called to his house. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí discovered the images after seizing Greene's phone. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe case began when US law enforcement contacted the Garda Child Exploitation Unit, which informed local gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationProsecuting counsel Carl Hanahoe said Greene co-operated with gardaí during the probe. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationUS law enforcement contacted the Garda Child Exploitation Unit, which informed local gardaí. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe court heard that gardaí found the images after seizing Greene's phone. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeThe charges were brought under Section 6 (1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGreene pleaded guilty to one count of possessing six graphic sexual images of teenage girls aged 12 to 15. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • courtGreene was convicted on 6 October 2023 before Judge John Martin at Trim Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the images had not been accidentally saved. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court heard Greene was ashamed and remorseful and had sought counselling after his arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given an 18-month sentence at Trim Circuit Court on March 6, with the last six months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge reduced a headline sentence of two years in jail to one of 18 months. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceGreene was jailed for a year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceGreene was sentenced to 18 months, with the final six months suspended on conditions including probation cooperation and attending courses and counselling. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said Greene would be added to the sex offenders' register. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceGreene was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with the final six months suspended on conditions. (dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceGreene was ordered to be added to the sex offenders' register. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherHe continued to work at RTÉ until he was sentenced in March. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA probation report assessed him at moderate risk of reoffending. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThere were no victim impact statements in the case. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRTÉ management said they were unaware of the charges or conviction until after receiving his resignation. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe criminal complaint arose from Greene's use of the social media app Kik, where pictures were being shared. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRTÉ said Greene, a studio news director, resigned unexpectedly in March without a stated reason. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRTÉ said it was unaware Greene faced charges until after he resigned. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRTE said Greene hid the fact that he had been arrested, charged, convicted and sentenced. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherRTE said Greene resigned unexpectedly in March. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 May2024
    Sentenceddublinlive.ie, first report
    RTE employee jailed after child pornography found on phone

    First report on the case. Adds the conviction and sentencing details, the court, the sentence, the sex offenders' register order, and RTE's account of Greene's resignation.

    convicted, Justin Greene, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)Justin Greenevictim, between 12 and 15, female
  2. 1 May2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    RTE employee jailed after gardai found child pornography on phone

    First report of this case in the article: sentencing details, the court dates, the investigation origin, and RTÉ's response after Greene's resignation. No existing case in the list matches this case.

    convicted, Justin Greene, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)Justin Greene
  3. 1 May2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    RTÉ management were not aware employee had pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography

    Reports the sentencing of Justin Greene at Trim Circuit Court and RTÉ's response, including that it was unaware of the charges until after his resignation. Adds details of the offending period, the seizure, and the judge's remarks.

    convicted, Justin Greene, male, named, irish (judged from name)Justin Greene