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Case No. 16622Possession of child pornography · Co. Donegal · 12 Feb 2023

Woman charged with child pornography possession sent forward for trial in Letterkenny

An 18-year-old woman has been charged with knowingly possessing child pornography, namely five videos and eight images, which is alleged to have been held at an address in Letterkenny, County Donegal, on February 12, 2023. Detectives obtained a warrant and seized a device. She appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where a book of evidence was served on her, and in July 2024 Judge Éiteáin Cunningham returned her for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, which sits from October. She was granted bail on her own bond of €100, and reporting restrictions mean she cannot be named; the latest development is that she has been sent forward for trial.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The accused is charged with knowingly having child pornography in her possession, namely five videos and eight images.
Where
The alleged offence took place at an address in Letterkenny, County Donegal.
When
  • The offence is alleged to have happened on February 12, 2023.
  • The Donegal Live article reporting the court appearance was published on July 15, 2024.
Investigation
Detectives obtained a warrant and seized a device.
Charges
The charge is contrary to section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998.
In court
  • The 18-year-old appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where a book of evidence was served on her.
  • The DPP consented to the accused being forwarded to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which commences in October.
  • Judge Éiteáin Cunningham made an order returning the woman for trial.
Other details
  • Temporary reporting restrictions were placed, meaning the accused cannot be named.
  • Bail was granted on the accused's own bond of €100, and she must reside at an address given to gardaí.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is charged with knowingly having child pornography in her possession, namely five videos and eight images. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offence is alleged to have happened at an address in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on February 12, 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationDetectives obtained a warrant and seized the device. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to section 6 (1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe 18-year-old appeared at Letterkenny District Court and a book of evidence was served on her. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being forwarded to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which commences in October. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham made an order returning the woman for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherTemporary reporting restrictions were placed, meaning the accused cannot be named. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherBail was granted on the accused's own bond of €100, and she must reside at an address given to gardaí. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 15 Jul2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Young woman charged with having child sex material sent for trial in Letterkenny

    New case: the accused was returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, which sits from October, and reporting restrictions prevent her being named.

    accused, 18, female