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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19920Possession of child pornography · Co. Donegal · 18 May 2022

Killea man to stand trial over child pornography possession charge

Terence Steele, a 49-year-old man with an address at Ashlea, Killea, County Donegal, has been charged with knowingly having child pornography in his possession. The alleged offence occurred at his home address on May 18, 2022, and involved three unique images and 10 unique video files. At Letterkenny District Court, Sergeant Jim Collins said the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed that the case be sent forward to the Circuit Court, and legal aid was granted to Steele's solicitor, Mr Kieran O'Gorman. The latest development is that Judge Ciaran Liddy adjourned the case until November 6 for service of a book of evidence, which is due later this year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Steele was found in possession of three unique images and 10 unique video files that constitute child pornography.
Where
Steele has an address at Ashlea, Killea, County Donegal.
When
The alleged offence occurred on May 18, 2022, at Steele's home address.
Other details
  • Steele is a 49-year-old man.
  • A book of evidence is due to be served on Steele later this year.
Charges
  • Steele is charged with knowingly having child pornography in his possession.
  • The charge is contrary to Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998.
In court
  • Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that the case be sent forward to the Circuit Court.
  • Legal aid was granted to Steele's solicitor, Mr Kieran O'Gorman.
  • Judge Ciaran Liddy adjourned the case until November 6 for service of a book of evidence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSteele was found in possession of three unique images and 10 unique video files, which constitute child pornography. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereSteele has an address at Ashlea, Killea. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on May 18, 2022, at Steele's home address. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeSteele is charged with knowingly having child pornography in his possession. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe offence is contrary to Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court that the DPP has directed the case be sent forward to the Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to Steele's solicitor, Mr O'Gorman. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Ciaran Liddy adjourned the case until November 6 for the service of a book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence is due to be served on Steele later this year. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Sep2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Killea man to face trial over child abuse stash

    First report in the list for this case. Adds the charge, the statute cited, the court appearance at Letterkenny District Court, the DPP direction to send the case to the Circuit Court, and the adjournment date.

    accused, Terence Steele, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Terence Steele