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Legal argument in trial of mother accused of trafficking woman for prostitution
Summary
The trial of Ms Joy Imasogie, a mother from Hollystown, Dublin, continues with legal argument. She denies charges of trafficking a Nigerian woman into Ireland, forcing her into prostitution, and directing prostitution for profit between March 2006 and April 2008. The case is set to resume before Judge Patricia Ryan and a ten‑member jury after two jurors withdrew due to holiday commitments.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Legal argument in trial of mother accused of trafficking woman for prostitution. Charges or matters: organising for the woman to enter the country illegally, to compelling or coercing the woman to be a prostitute and to controlling or directing the activities of prostitution for gain on dates between March 2006 and April 2008. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-01-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: organising for the woman to enter the country illegally, to compelling or coercing the woman to be a prostitute and to controlling or directing the activities of prostitution for gain on dates between March 2006 and April 2008 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Chapleswood Crescent
- Dublin
Topics
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