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Case No. 30047Possession of child pornography · Co. Kildare · 1 May 2016

Man on continuing bail for child pornography in County Kildare

A 26-year-old man is charged with possessing 272 child pornography images, three videos and two documents found in a County Kildare village in May 2016. He appeared at Naas District Court on 15 September 2021, where his solicitor told the court he was not aware he had the images and is denying the charge. The court was also told that when charged, the defendant said he did not know he had child pornography in his possession. He was returned on continuing bail to Naas Circuit Court on 5 October 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • 272 child pornography images, three videos and two documents, one entitled 'How to Seduce your Little Sister', were found in the defendant's possession.
  • A number of electrical items were seized.
Where
The items were found in a County Kildare village.
When
The images were possessed in May 2016.
Charges
The defendant is charged with possession of child pornography.
In court
  • The defendant appeared at Naas District Court on 15 September 2021.
  • Sgt Jim Kelly gave evidence about the items found.
  • Defending solicitor Tim Kennelly told the court the defendant was not aware he had the pornography and is denying the charge.
  • The defendant was returned on continuing bail to Naas Circuit Court on 5 October 2021.
Other details
When charged, the defendant said he did not know he had child pornography in his possession.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • what272 child pornography images were found in the defendant's possession. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThree child pornography videos were found. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatTwo documents were found, one entitled 'How to Seduce your Little Sister'. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatA number of electrical items were seized. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe images were found in a County Kildare village. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe images were possessed in May 2016. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared at Naas District Court on 15 September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSgt Jim Kelly gave evidence about the items found. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtDefending solicitor Tim Kennelly told the court the defendant was not aware he had pornography and is denying it. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSolicitor Tim Kennelly asked that reporting restrictions remain in place and be left to the Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan said he was satisfied there is no risk of identifying any alleged injured party. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was returned on continuing bail to Naas Circuit Court on 5 October 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherWhen charged, the defendant said he did not know he had child pornography in his possession. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Sep2021
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Naas court hears claim that man had 272 child porn images

    First court appearance; reporting restrictions discussed and largely lifted by Judge Zaidan; defendant on continuing bail to Naas Circuit Court.

    suspect, 26, male