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Case No. 23774Threatening to kill; threatening to damage property · Co. Dublin · 7 Jan 2021

Two men plead guilty to threats to kill over unpaid Canada Goose jacket deposits

Aaron Cunningham (20) and his uncle John Cunningham (38) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to multiple counts of threatening to kill a man who failed to deliver Canada Goose jackets for which they had paid €4,300 in deposits. Judge Pauline Codd adjourned sentencing to 3 March 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe threats were issued in person and using voicemail recordings, text messages and Snapchat voice messages. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim began buying clothes from a website in September 2019 to sell to people in his locality in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAaron Cunningham gave €450 as a deposit for three Canada Goose jackets in November 2019. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe two Cunninghams handed over €4,300 in cash to the victim for further stock. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe clothes did not arrive and the victim told the Cunninghams they had been delayed due to Covid-19 related issues. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAaron Cunningham pleaded guilty to four counts of threatening to kill or cause harm and threatening to damage property. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeJohn Cunningham admitted to five counts of threatening to kill or cause serious harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Pauline Codd adjourned the matter for sentencing to March 3rd. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAaron Cunningham made full admissions and told gardaí he had acted out of anger. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe victim's mother said she had not been at peace since the threats and was scared of noises in her house. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherAaron Cunningham has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJohn Cunningham has 19 previous convictions, mostly for minor offences including possession of drugs for sale or supply. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJohn Cunningham is a hard-working married man with two children. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Dec2022
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Men plead guilty to making threats to kill over failure to supply Canada Goose jackets

    Full details of the business arrangement, the specific threats made by voicemail, text and Snapchat, the amounts involved, the arrest, and the court proceedings including victim impact statement and defence submissions.

    accused, Aaron Cunningham, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Cunninghamaccused, John Cunningham, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Cunninghamvictim, male