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Grandmother had cup of tea with man who made unwarranted demand for 10k, district court hears
Summary
In Balbriggan District Court, Clinton McCahey, aged 31, pleaded guilty to blackmail and extortion after sending threatening letters to his ex‑girlfriend's grandmother, Mrs. Eileen Reynolds, demanding €10,000 on 7 and 8 May. McCahey admitted he wrote the letters while "off his head on drink and Valium" and denied any intention to carry out the threats. He has since visited Mrs. Reynolds' home, offered an apology, and shared a cup of tea with her. The court noted that the second letter was accidentally posted by McCahey's mother and that a mobile phone used to contact Mrs. Reynolds was found during a search of his house. McCahey is currently undergoing drug rehabilitation at North Dublin Community Care and the case was adjourned to 22 January for a Probation and Welfare Report and submission of the letters to the court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Grandmother had cup of tea with man who made unwarranted demand for 10k, district court hears. Charges or matters: blackmail and extortion by making unwarranted demands for €10,000 from Mrs Eileen Reynolds on May 7th and May 8th. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 7th Hearing Or Sentence
- May 8th Hearing Or Sentence
- January 22th Adjournment
- 2014-11-13 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: blackmail and extortion by making unwarranted demands for €10,000 from Mrs Eileen Reynolds on May 7th and May 8th (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Dermot Dempsey adjourned the case until January 22th for a Probation and Welfare Report and for copies of the threatening letters McCahey sent to be handed into court.
Places mentioned
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
- Fancourt Heights
- McCahey's house
Topics
Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision
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