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Attempted murder accused pleads guilty to making threats to kill and harassment
Summary
A 38-year-old Roscommon man has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a woman and harassing her, whilst facing a separate attempted murder charge. Gerard Mooney of Castle Hill, Castlerea appeared before the Central Criminal Court on 23 July 2018, where he admitted to burglary at a residence in Cartron, Carrick-on-Shannon on 12 February 2017. He also pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, possession of a shotgun, making threats to kill or cause serious harm, and criminal damage during the same incident. Additionally, Mooney admitted to harassing the woman by persistently following, watching and communicating with her between 7 and 12 February 2017. Mr Justice Michael White remanded him in custody pending trial on the attempted murder charge and outstanding counts scheduled for 27 May 2019. The court noted that the firearms offence carries a presumptive minimum sentence of five years, with sentencing to follow after trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attempted murder accused pleads guilty to making threats to kill and harassment. Charges or matters: a number of related charges; committing burglary on 12th February 2017 at the home of Stephen O'Donoghue in Cartron, Carrick on Shannon; harassing Ms Clifton by persistently following, watching, pestering, besetting or communicating with her between 7th and 12th February 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 12th February 2017 Incident
- 27th May 2019 Adjournment
- 2018-07-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: a number of related charges; committing burglary on 12th February 2017 at the home of Stephen O'Donoghue in Cartron, Carrick on Shannon; harassing Ms Clifton by persistently following, watching, pestering, besetting or communicating with her between 7th and 12th February 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He will be sentenced after his trial.; Mr Justice White remanded Mooney in custody until 27th May 2019 for a trial on the attempted murder of Ms Clifton, as well as any other outstanding counts.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Burglary Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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