Ireland Teenager's bail conditions tightened after book of evidence photos shared on Snapchat
A teenager accused of two counts of sexual assault on a female minor had his bail conditions changed at Longford Circuit Court after targeted photos from his book of evidence, including a forensic report and genital examination details, were shared on Snapchat. Judge Kenneth Connolly increased his own bond from €200 to €3,000 and remanded him in custody until the sum was lodged.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Jun
3 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports33 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe teenager shared sections of his book of evidence during a video chat. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatPhotographs from the book of evidence were widely shared on Snapchat. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe teenager shared sections of his book of evidence in a video chat, including sensitive reports relating to the victim. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe mother arrived home to find her daughter in distress over photos shared on social media. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA mutual friend sent screenshots of what the accused had been saying and his laughing faces. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged sexual assaults took place at a location in County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe hearing took place at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe first alleged sexual assault occurred on 4 April. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe victim's mother made a statement to Gardaí on 12 July 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA garda told the court that the Book of Evidence had been served on the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe victim's mother made a statement to Gardaí on July 12, 2025, saying her daughter was distressed over photos shared on social media. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged with two counts of sexual assault. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with a second sexual assault at the same location. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe teenager is accused of two counts of sexual assault on a female minor in April of last year. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward to stand trial at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe accused was due to appear at Longford Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 15. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge told the accused she was sending him forward for trial in Dublin and gave him the alibi warning. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe defence solicitor applied for legal aid and for two counsel. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused on bail under strict conditions. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtDefence counsel said the teenager should not have shared the images but argued the photos were passed on by the other person on the call. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtDefence counsel asked the court not to revoke bail. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Connolly said the photographs appeared to be targeted, including a Forensic Science Ireland report and details of a genital examination. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Connolly said the accused had clearly breached his bail conditions. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Connolly did not revoke bail but changed the previous €200 own bond to €3,000. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe teenager was ordered to lodge €2,000. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe teenager was remanded in custody until the cash sum is lodged. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe book of evidence was ordered to be surrendered to the accused's solicitor. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe hearing took place before Judge Kenneth Connolly at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Connolly said it seemed very clear the accused had breached his bail conditions and had targeted elements of the book of evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe youth was remanded in custody until the cash sum is lodged. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherBail conditions include signing on twice weekly at Granard Garda Station and a 10pm to 6am curfew. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherBail conditions include no contact with the alleged injured party and staying away from a named housing estate in Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe complainant enjoys complete anonymity. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 Jul2025Longford Circuit Court hears photos from book of evidence ‘widely shared on Snapchat’
Reports the contempt of court hearing at Longford Circuit Court where the teenager's bail conditions were changed after book of evidence photos were shared on Snapchat.
accused, malevictim, female - 16 Jul2025Longford Judge sets ‘marker’ as sensitive evidence in sexual assault case shared online
Adds the court hearing details: Judge Connolly did not revoke bail but raised the bond from €200 to €3,000 and ordered €2,000 lodged, with the teenager remanded in custody until the cash is lodged. The article also gives the defence and prosecution arguments, the judge's finding that the bail conditions were breached, and that the book of evidence is to be surrendered to the accused's solicitor.
accused, malevictim, female - 26 Jun2025Teen accused of sexual assault in county Longford is sent forward for trial
Reports the Book of Evidence being served, the DPP directions to send the accused forward for trial, a second count, and the bail conditions. Names Judge Bernadette Owens, whereas the existing case records Judge Kenneth Connolly.
accused, 18, malevictim, female