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Case No. 13489Non-consensual distribution of intimate images and child pornography offences · Co. Clare · 15 Nov 2022

Man charged over posting intimate images of 15-year-old girl on Snapchat, Kilrush

A man, now 20, appeared at Kilrush District Court charged with offences over posting intimate images of a 15-year-old girl on Snapchat in November 2022. The case was transferred to the circuit court for trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused posted a collage of intimate images of a 15-year-old girl to his Snapchat stories. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe collage contained four intimate images of the girl, which were posted to Snapchat. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Kilrush District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe images were posted on 15 November 2022. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationThe case was investigated by the Clare Division Protective Services Unit. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationThe injured girl made a statement of complaint to gardaí. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged under Section 2(1) and (3) of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2001. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces two charges under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act for possession of child pornography. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with producing child pornography for distribution, publication, exportation, sale or show. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged at Kilrush Garda Station on May 29th and made no reply after caution. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be heard in the district court on a plea of guilty only. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge declined district court jurisdiction and transferred the case to the circuit court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to appear at Kilrush District Court on July 15th. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe accused was 18 at the time of the alleged offence. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions were imposed on the identity of the accused and the injured party. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jun2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    18 year old posted collage of images of 15 year old girl on Snapchat in Coco's Law case before Kilrush District Court - Clare Echo

    First report of the case: the accused's appearance at Kilrush District Court, the charges, the DPP direction and the transfer to the circuit court.

    accused, 20, malevictim, 15, female