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Case No. 13733Harassment and intimate image abuse · Co. Laois

Man in court accused of harassment and threatening to publish intimate images

A 46-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with harassment and with publishing or threatening to share or publish intimate images of his ex partner, the alleged injured party, in Laois. The harassment is alleged to have taken place between April 15 and June 8, 2023, and the intimate image offences on dates between May 1 and May 2, 2023 and on April 15, 2023. He first appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on May 17, 2025, where bail was agreed with conditions including no contact with the alleged injured party. The DPP agreed to hear the case in the district court only if there is a guilty plea, and the case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on June 26.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Charges
The accused is charged with harassment and with publishing or threatening to share or publish intimate images.
Where
The harassment is alleged to have happened at a location in Laois.
When
  • The harassment is alleged to have taken place between April 15, 2023 and June 8, 2023.
  • The intimate image offences are alleged to have occurred on a date between May 1 and May 2, 2023, and again on April 15, 2023.
Other details
  • The alleged injured party was an ex partner of the accused.
  • The accused is a 46-year-old man who cannot be named for legal reasons.
In court
  • The accused first appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on May 17, 2025.
  • The DPP agreed to hear the case in the district court only if there is a guilty plea; otherwise it should go to the circuit court.
  • Bail conditions were agreed, including no contact with the alleged injured party.
  • The judge ordered disclosure and deferred legal aid pending a statement of means.
  • The case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on June 26.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is charged with harassment and with publishing or threatening to share or publish intimate images. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe harassment is alleged to have happened at a location in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe harassment is alleged to have taken place between April 15, 2023 and June 8, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe intimate image offences are alleged to have occurred on a date between May 1 and May 2, 2023, and again on April 15, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP agreed to hear the case in the district court only if there is a guilty plea; otherwise it should go to the circuit court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtBail conditions were agreed, including no contact with the alleged injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure, deferred legal aid pending a statement of means, and remanded the case to Portlaoise District Court on June 26. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged injured party was an ex partner of the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 May2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man in the Midlands in court accused of threatening to publish intimate images

    First court appearance. Alleged offences were in 2023, bail conditions were agreed, and the case was remanded to Portlaoise District Court on 26 June.

    suspect, 46, malevictim