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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7211Possession of child abuse material · Co. Laois · 24 Jul 2017

Man pleads guilty to possession of child abuse material at Portlaoise Circuit Court

Mark Wright, a 27-year-old man from Corrig, Stradbally, Co Laois, was accused of importing a child sex doll from Japan and of possession of child sex dolls, offences recorded with an incident date of 24 July 2017. He initially pleaded not guilty, but at Portlaoise Circuit Court he later pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse material stored on a computer hard drive, and the plea was reported on 2 November 2023. He was remanded on bail, the court requested a Probation Report, and legal aid was extended for a psychological report. Sentencing is set for February 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted2 Nov
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Mark Wright, a 27-year-old man, pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse material.
Where
The guilty plea was entered at Portlaoise Circuit Court in Co Laois.
When
The incident date is recorded as 24 July 2017, and the guilty plea was reported on 2 November 2023.
Charges
  • Mr Wright admitted possession of a video and images of child abuse material stored on a computer hard drive.
  • Mr Wright was accused of importing a child sex doll from Japan.
  • The offences are contrary to Section Six of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998.
Other details
  • Mr Wright had previously pleaded not guilty to possession of child sex dolls in the same case.
  • Mr Wright is from Corrig, Stradbally, Co Laois.
In court
  • Mr Wright was remanded on bail until sentencing in February 2024.
  • The court requested the preparation of a Probation Report.
  • Legal aid was extended to Mr Wright to cover the preparation of a psychological report.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMark Wright pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse material. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe plea was entered at Portlaoise Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMr Wright admitted possession of a video and images of child abuse material stored on a computer hard drive. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMr Wright was accused of importing a child sex doll from Japan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe offences are contrary to Section Six of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail until sentencing in February of next year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court requested a Probation Report and extended legal aid for a psychological report. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMr Wright had previously pleaded not guilty to possession of child sex dolls in the same case. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Nov2023
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man who was facing trial over child sex dolls pleads guilty over abuse images

    Report of the guilty plea to child abuse material possession in a case that was previously reported as a trial over child sex dolls, with sentencing set for February 2024.

    convicted, Mark Wright, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Wright