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Case No. 16693Distributing or threatening to distribute intimate images · Co. Donegal

Man in his 20s in Donegal court over threatening to share intimate images

A man in his 20s has been charged under Section 2 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, 2020, over alleged offences on two dates in 2021 involving distributing, publishing or threatening to distribute or publish intimate images of another person, whom the court heard is a minor. He appeared before Ballyshannon District Court in County Donegal, and the case was reported on 9 July 2024, though the article metadata gives 8 July 2024. Garda Inspector Angela Cummins told the court the DPP has directed summary disposal, and Judge Sandra Murphy refused jurisdiction. A solicitor said the accused has limited capacity and a history of mental health treatment, and the judge said he is innocent until proven guilty. The latest development is that the matter was adjourned to the October 4 sitting of Ballyshannon District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 20s appeared in court charged with distributing, publishing, or threatening to distribute or publish intimate images of another person.
Where
The appearance was before Ballyshannon District Court in County Donegal.
When
The alleged offences took place on two dates in 2021.
Other details
  • The case was reported on 9 July 2024, while the article metadata gives 8 July 2024.
  • The accused cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged injured party, whom the court heard is a minor.
  • A solicitor said the accused has limited capacity and a history of mental health treatment.
  • The judge said the accused is innocent until proven guilty.
Charges
The charge is under Section 2 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, 2020.
In court
  • Garda Inspector Angela Cummins told the court that the DPP has directed summary disposal.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy refused jurisdiction in the case.
  • The matter was adjourned to the October 4 sitting of Ballyshannon District Court.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 20s appeared at court in Donegal on charges of distributing, publishing or threatening to distribute or publish intimate images of another person. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe man appeared before Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences were on two dates in 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 2 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, 2020. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGarda Inspector Angela Cummins told the court that the DPP has directed summary disposal. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy refused jurisdiction in the case. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to the October 4 sitting of Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged injured party, who the court heard is a minor. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA solicitor said the accused is of limited capacity and has a history of mental health treatment. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the accused is innocent until proven guilty. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jul2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man (20s) in Donegal court over threatening to share intimate images

    First report of the court appearance: the man is charged on two occasions in 2021 under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act, 2020, the DPP directed summary disposal, the judge refused jurisdiction, and the case was adjourned to 4 October.

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