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State withdraws charge against disabled woman accused of harassing 98FM presenter
Summary
The State withdrew a charge against Geraldine Delahunty, a disabled woman, who had been accused of harassing 98FM presenter Jeremy Dixon between 4 August 2014 and 16 January 2015. The alleged harassment involved social media communications and was charged under section 10 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. At the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, meaning the case would not proceed. A prior hearing had heard a psychologist's report stating Ms Delahunty was incapable of standing trial and that her condition was unlikely to improve with time or medication. The defence argued that her disability, rather than a psychiatric issue, was the main concern, noting she lived under constant supervision of her parents. The Director of Public Prosecutions had requested an independent expert to examine Ms Delahunty, and the prosecution acknowledged a delay in responding to the defence report. The case was adjourned to the day the charge was withdrawn.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State withdraws charge against disabled woman accused of harassing 98FM presenter. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 4, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 16, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: The case had been adjourned to today when the prosecution withdrew the charge completely.
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