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Alleged stalker has "serious psychological issues", court hears
Summary
A man with serious psychological issues has agreed to High Court orders that prohibit him from harassing, watching, pestering or communicating with a woman who alleges he stalked her online for almost a decade. The woman, who feared for her safety because of frightening online messages, brought the case after the unwanted communications—emails and social media messages—began when they were both students at the same Third Level College. She says she only had one personal interaction with the man, during a group presentation. After she asked him to stop, he continued to contact her, causing her anxiety and sleep difficulties. She has complained to Gardai and the college. The court granted the orders, noting the woman had pursued the action as a last resort due to the Gardai's handling of the matter. The man's lawyers confirmed his serious psychological issues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Alleged stalker has "serious psychological issues", court hears. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 2019-01-29 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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