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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19688Possession and distribution of child pornography · Co. Longford · 7 Apr 2022

Man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography appears before Longford District Court

A man was charged with knowingly possessing child pornography, three images and seven videos, at his home address on April 7 and April 20, 2022, and with two counts of knowingly distributing child pornography on the same dates. The matter came before Longford District Court, where it was held in camera, so the defendant cannot be named until it is concluded, and the DPP is seeking to have all four charges dealt with by trial on indictment. At the court appearance reported on September 28, 2023, the judge issued a bail bond and warned the defendant that he may go into custody if he breaches bail conditions. The latest development is that the judge adjourned the matter to November 14.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is charged with knowingly possessing child pornography, three images and seven videos.
Charges
  • The man is also charged with two counts of knowingly distributing child pornography.
  • The DPP is seeking to have all four charges dealt with by trial on indictment.
When
The alleged possession and distribution offences took place on April 7 and April 20, 2022.
Where
  • The alleged possession took place at the defendant's home address.
  • The case was heard at Longford District Court in County Longford.
In court
  • The matter was held in camera, so the defendant cannot be named in reports until it is concluded.
  • The first report of the case was published on September 28, 2023.
  • The judge adjourned the matter to November 14.
Other details
The judge issued a bail bond and warned the defendant that he may go into custody if he breaches bail conditions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged possession took place at the defendant's home address. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged possession offences took place on April 7 and April 20, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with knowingly possessing child pornography: three images and seven videos. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is also charged with two counts of knowingly distributing child pornography on the same dates. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was held in camera, so the defendant cannot be named in reports until it is concluded. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP is seeking to have all four charges dealt with by trial on indictment. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to November 14. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge issued a bail bond and warned the defendant that he may go into custody if he breaches bail conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Sep2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man appears in court in the Midlands accused of possession and distribution of child pornography

    First report of the case. It sets out the charges (possession of three images and seven videos, and two counts of distribution), the DPP's intention to proceed by trial on indictment, and the adjournment to November 14. The article does not name the defendant.

    accused, male