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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17132Possession and production of child sexual abuse material · Co. Kilkenny

Kilkenny man charged over child sexual abuse material offences

A man from Kilkenny is accused of possessing and producing child sexual abuse material. The alleged production, in three counts, took place at an unknown location on dates between 14 June and 21 June 2022, on 25 July 2022 and between 9 and 16 August 2022. He appeared at Kilkenny District Court the week before the report, was granted bail with conditions, and Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matters to 16 July for the production of a book of evidence, as reported on 24 May 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man is accused of possessing and producing child sexual abuse material.
Where
The alleged production took place at a location unknown, and the man is described as being from Kilkenny.
When
The alleged offences took place on dates between 14 June and 21 June 2022, on 25 July 2022 and between 9 and 16 August 2022.
Charges
The man is accused of three counts of production of child pornography.
In court
  • The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court.
  • The defendant appeared in court the week before the report and was granted bail subject to conditions, including residing at a named address and remaining contactable by phone.
  • Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matters to 16 July for the production of a book of evidence.
Investigation
The case was reported by kilkennypeople.ie on 24 May 2024 and no victim details, age or nationality of the man are given.
Sentence
No conviction or sentence has been reported, as the accusations remain unproven.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged production took place at a location unknown. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates between 14 June and 21 June 2022, on 25 July 2022 and between 9 and 16 August 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeA man is accused of possessing and producing child sexual abuse material. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant is accused of three counts of production of child pornography. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe defendant appeared in court the previous week and was granted bail with conditions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matters to 16 July for the production of a book of evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2024
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man charged with possession and production of child sexual abuse material

    Court appearance report: the defendant was granted bail and the case was adjourned to 16 July for a book of evidence. Three counts of production are alleged, with dates in June, July and August 2022.

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