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Suspended sentence for man who sent threatening letters to ex-girlfriend's grandmother
Summary
Clinton McCahey, 31, of Fancourt Heights, Balbriggan, was sentenced by Balbriggan District Court to a six‑month suspended sentence for blackmail and extortion. He admitted sending two threatening letters to Mrs Eileen Reynolds, the grandmother of his former girlfriend, demanding €10,000. McCahey claimed he was "off his head" on drink and Valium when he wrote the letters and that he had no intention of carrying out the threats. The court noted that he had visited Mrs Reynolds' home, offered an apology, and had a cup of tea with her. He was warned that his life might be threatened if he appeared in court. Judge Michael Coughlan imposed the suspended sentence on the condition that McCahey attend Probation Service appointments, medical appointments, and comply with his doctor's prescription, with the suspension lasting two years. Clinton McCahey pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who sent threatening letters to ex-girlfriend's grandmother. 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: sentence
When:
- May 7th Hearing Or Sentence
- May 8th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-01-29 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 Michael Coughlan said McCahey had committed a 'mean form of a crime and there are victims.' He handed McCahey a six month sentence which he suspended for two years on condition that McCahey continues to attend appointments of the Probation Service and medical appointments and strictly complies with the prescription set by his doctor.
Places mentioned
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
- Fancourt Heights
- McCahey's house
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