Case No. 2236Possession of child sexual abuse material · Co. Kildare
Man faces trial for possession of 335 child sexual abuse images in Athy
A man is facing trial on charges of possessing 335 child sexual abuse images seized from his home in July 2018. At Athy District Court, Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the matter to May 2025 for presentation of a book of evidence, expressing concern about the delay in the DPP directing a trial on indictment.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court25 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whenThe material was seized in July 2018. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe man faces trial on charges of having more than 300 child sexual abuse images at his home. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe case was mentioned before Judge Desmond Zaidan at Athy District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to May 2025 for presentation of a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP directed a trial on indictment in 2024, nearly six years after the seizure. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA reporting restriction preventing the man's identification was continued. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man is denying the charges. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Feb2025Man faces trial for allegedly having more than 300 child sexual abuse images
Reports on a case mention at Athy District Court where the judge adjourned the matter to May 2025 for a book of evidence, noting the material was seized in July 2018 but the DPP only directed a trial on indictment in 2024. A reporting restriction preventing the man's identification was continued.
accused, male