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Case No. 21403Distribution of intimate images · Co. Kildare

Man appears in court over alleged sharing of intimate images of sister

A man is alleged to have shared intimate images of his sister on a social media platform between February 2020 and June 2021. He appeared before Naas District Court, Co Kildare, in April 2023, where he faces three allegations of distributing or publishing intimate images under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act. Gardaí did not object to bail, and the defence said he would observe the bail conditions. The matter was adjourned to May 3.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man allegedly shared intimate images of his sister on a social media platform.
Where
The case was heard at Naas District Court, Co Kildare, but the article does not say where the alleged offences took place.
When
  • The alleged offences took place between February 2020 and June 2021, on dates in February 2020 to June 2021, in May 2021 and in July 2021.
  • The case was reported on 23 April 2023, when the man appeared in court.
Investigation
  • Gardaí will allege that the defendant took the pictures from the injured party's phone.
  • A detective told the court that a large number of images of the sister were shared.
Charges
The man faces three allegations of distributing or publishing intimate images on three occasions, contrary to the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act.
In court
  • Gardaí did not object to bail, but said some conditions would be difficult to police because the two live at the same address.
  • The defence barrister said the defendant would observe bail conditions.
  • Bail conditions require the defendant to sign on twice weekly at a named garda station and not to communicate with the injured party.
  • The judge imposed reporting restrictions to protect the alleged injured party and said that if the defendant denies the allegations, the case is likely to go to the circuit court.
  • The matter was adjourned to May 3.
Other details
The images have been removed from the platform, but it is less certain whether they remain accessible elsewhere.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man allegedly shared intimate images of his sister on a social media platform. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place between February 2020 and June 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí will allege that the defendant took the pictures from the injured party's phone. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant faces three allegations of distributing or publishing intimate images on three occasions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe allegations are made under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offence Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe gardaí did not object to bail, but some conditions would be difficult to police because the pair live at the same address. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence barrister said the defendant would observe bail conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant must sign on twice weekly at a named garda station and must not communicate with the injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions to protect the alleged injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said that if the defendant denies the allegations, the case is likely to go to the circuit court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to May 3. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe pictures have been removed from the platform, but it is less certain whether they are accessible elsewhere. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Apr2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man who allegedly shared intimate images of his sister on social media appears in court

    First report of this case. The article gives Naas District Court (Co Kildare) as the court, but does not state where the alleged offences took place. The alleged offences date from February 2020 to June 2021, with the three allegations dated between those dates, in July 2021 and in May 2021.

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