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Case No. 12762Harassment and threatening to distribute images · Co. Laois · 15 Apr 2023

Man accused of harassment and threatening to distribute images in Laois

A 46-year-old man with a Laois address was accused of harassment and threatening to distribute images in Laois in 2023. He was remanded on bail at Portlaoise District Court, and the case was sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe harassment is alleged to have happened at an address in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe harassment is alleged to have happened between April 15 and June 8, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe threatening to distribute or publish images is alleged to have happened between May 1 and 2, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe threatening to distribute or publish images is also alleged to have happened on April 15, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA Garda gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of harassment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is also accused of threatening to distribute images. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere are three counts in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on October 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and one barrister. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted legal aid and remanded the accused on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court accused of harassment in Laois

    Report of a Portlaoise District Court hearing where a book of evidence was served, three counts were recorded, the DPP directed the case go to the Circuit Court, and the accused was granted legal aid and remanded on bail. The accused cannot be named for legal reasons.

    accused, 46, male