Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12390Distributing intimate images without consent (Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, section 2.1) · Co. Dublin

Man pleads guilty to distributing ex-girlfriend's intimate images after accessing her Instagram

A man in his 20s pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to distributing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend without her consent. Sentencing was adjourned to January for a restorative justice report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted16 Oct
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused pleaded guilty to an offence under section 2.1 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 for distributing the pictures without consent. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe accused then accessed the woman's Instagram without her consent. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe guilty plea was entered at Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offence happened at 3am on a date in the previous year. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe accused already had the woman's password, which allowed him to share the intimate images. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationWhen arrested, the accused made a full admission and said he did not want to harm the woman. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly adjourned sentencing until January for a restorative justice report. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the breach of trust was significant and caused hurt and distress. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused had no previous convictions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said it was a serious crime but noted the defence indicated the accused had insight into his offending. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe woman was not required to attend the hearing and did not provide a victim impact statement. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2025
    Convictedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man who logged into ex's Instagram and posted intimate images told gardaí he ‘didn’t want to harm her’

    Reports the guilty plea at Dublin District Court, the accused's admission on arrest, and the adjournment of sentencing to January for a restorative justice report.

    convicted, 20s, malevictim, female