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Case No. 19626Possession of child pornography · Co. Kildare · 17 Aug 2018

Man sent for trial over alleged child pornography possession in Sallins

A man in his 30s with an address in Finglas, Dublin 11, is being prosecuted for alleged possession of child pornography at an address in Sallins, Co Kildare, on August 17, 2018. The court heard that he is originally from India. It will be claimed that he had three short videos on his phone depicting 13-14 year olds engaged in sexual activity, and a garda had received information about the allegation. Free legal aid was granted and a book of evidence has been served on him. On October 3, 2023, at Naas District Court, he was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
It will be claimed that the man had three short videos on his phone depicting 13-14 year olds engaged in sexual activity.
Where
The alleged offence took place at an address in Sallins, Co Kildare.
When
The alleged offence occurred on August 17, 2018.
Investigation
A garda had received information about the allegation.
Charges
He is being prosecuted for alleged possession of child pornography.
In court
  • He was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court at Naas District Court.
  • He is a male in his 30s with an address in Finglas, Dublin 11.
  • Free legal aid was granted to the defendant.
  • A book of evidence has been served on the defendant.
Other details
  • The court heard that the defendant is originally from India.
  • The case was first reported by Kildare Now on October 3, 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt will be claimed that the man had three short videos on his phone depicting 13-14 year olds engaged in sexual activity. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at an address in Sallins. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on August 17, 2018. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda had received information about the allegation. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe is being prosecuted for alleged possession of child pornography. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man has been sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused is a male in his 30s with an address in Finglas, Dublin 11. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtFree legal aid was granted to the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtA book of evidence has been served on the defendant. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe court heard that the defendant is originally from India. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Oct2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: 'Had videos on phone depicting teen sexual activity'

    First report of this case: the accused was sent forward for trial to Naas Circuit Court at Naas District Court.

    accused, 30s, male, non-irish (judged from name)