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Case No. 21197Threats to kill · Co. Donegal

Man charged with threats to kill Donegal couple and kidnap their children

A man in his 30s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with threatening to kill a Donegal couple and threatening to kidnap their children. It is alleged that the threats were made in 2021, during a call to a man, to stop a complaint over an alleged rape being withdrawn. He was brought before Letterkenny District Court, where the judge refused jurisdiction, so the case is likely to go to a higher court. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to July 7 pending directions from the DPP.

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

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What happened
A man in his 30s has been charged with threatening to kill a Donegal couple and threatening to kidnap their children.
Where
The incident is alleged to have taken place in County Donegal.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened in 2021, and the court appearance was reported on May 9, 2023.
Cause
It is alleged the threats were made to stop a statement of complaint over an alleged rape from being withdrawn.
Other details
It is alleged the accused received a call from the accused in which he threatened to kill the man and his wife and said their children would be kidnapped.
Investigation
  • Sergeant Gerard Dalton told Letterkenny District Court of the allegations.
  • The defence solicitor said seven witnesses would be required and a hearing date would be needed because the case is contested.
In court
  • The accused was brought before Letterkenny District Court.
  • The judge refused jurisdiction, so the case is likely to be heard before a higher court.
  • The case was adjourned to July 7 to allow for directions from the DPP.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, as the case is at an early stage.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been charged with threatening to kill a Donegal couple and with threatening to kidnap their children. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe accused was brought before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened in 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe threats were allegedly made to stop a complaint over an alleged rape being withdrawn. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe defence solicitor said seven witnesses would be required and a hearing date would be needed because the case is contested. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused jurisdiction, so the case is likely to be heard before a higher court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to July 7 to allow for directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherIt is alleged the accused told the couple their children would be kidnapped. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man charged with making threats to kill couple and kidnap their children

    Report of the District Court appearance. The incident is alleged to have happened in 2021, and the judge refused jurisdiction so the case is likely to go to a higher court. The case was adjourned to July 7 pending DPP directions.

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