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Case No. 30138Child pornography; sexual offences (breaches of Child Trafficking and Pornography Act) · Co. Kildare

Man charged with child pornography offences to face Naas trial

A man allegedly sent pictures of himself masturbating to a teenage boy aged between 15 and 17, gave or promised money for clothing and sport items, and met the boy on one occasion for sexual intercourse, with offences alleged between April 2018 and March 2019 in Kildare. He also allegedly had child pornography on an Apple iPhone. Sixteen charges, including breaches of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, were preferred against him. He appeared before Naas District Court on 8 September 2021, where the DPP indicated the case should proceed as a trial by indictment, bail was granted with conditions, and the matter was adjourned to 6 January 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The defendant allegedly sent pictures of himself masturbating with his private parts exposed to a teenage boy.
  • The defendant allegedly gave or promised to give money to the injured party to purchase clothing or items for sport.
  • The defendant allegedly met the injured party on one occasion to have sexual intercourse.
  • The defendant allegedly had child pornography on an Apple iPhone.
When
The offences are alleged to have taken place between April 2018 and March 2019.
Where
The offences are alleged to have taken place in Kildare.
Charges
Sixteen charges were preferred against the defendant, including breaches of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act.
In court
  • The defendant appeared before Naas District Court on 8 September 2021, where the DPP indicated the case should proceed as a trial by indictment.
  • Bail was granted with conditions including signing on three times weekly, a €1,000 bail bond, not contacting the injured party, not applying for travel documents, surrendering his passport, and being available at a provided mobile number.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions to avoid the injured party being identified, and the case was adjourned to 6 January 2022 with free legal aid granted.
Other details
  • The defendant, who is involved in sport, remained silent after being cautioned.
  • The alleged injured party was aged between 15 and 17 years at the time of the offences.
  • Tusla, the Child and Family agency, has been made aware of the case.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant allegedly sent pictures of himself masturbating with his private parts exposed to a teenage boy. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant allegedly gave or promised to give money to the injured party to purchase clothing or items for sport. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant allegedly met the injured party on one occasion to have sexual intercourse. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant had child pornography on an Apple iPhone. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place on dates between April 2018 and March 2019. (kildarenow.com)
  • charge16 charges were preferred against the defendant, including breaches of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared before Naas District Court on 8 September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe DPP indicated the case should proceed as a trial by indictment. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail conditions included signing on three times weekly, a €1,000 bail bond, not contacting the injured party, not applying for travel documents, surrendering his passport, and being available at a provided mobile number. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed reporting restrictions to avoid the injured party being identified. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 6 January and free legal aid was granted. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant remained silent after being cautioned. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe alleged injured party was aged between 15 and 17 years at the time of the offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherTusla, the Child and Family agency, has been made aware of the case. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Sep2021
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Adult sent pics of himself masturbating to teen, Naas court allegation

    First court appearance; 16 charges preferred at a garda station; DPP indicated trial by indictment; bail granted with conditions; reporting restrictions imposed; case adjourned to 6 January 2022; free legal aid granted.

    accused, malevictim, 15-17, male