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Man found not guilty of harassing six people by reason of insanity

Summary

A 50‑year‑old Dublin man was found not guilty by reason of insanity for harassing six people, including five relatives, between 2012 and 2014. He pleaded not guilty under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, and both prosecution and defence agreed he was mentally ill. The jury deliberated about ten minutes and returned a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity on all counts. Judge Sarah Berkeley adjourned the case to allow an assessment at St Vincent's Hospital, released the man on bail, and ordered him to take an oath not to contact the victims, attend the hospital, and cooperate with a forensic psychiatrist. The psychiatrist diagnosed a delusional disorder related to schizophrenia, confirming the man's lack of mental responsibility. The case was set to continue with further treatment and monitoring.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man found not guilty of harassing six people by reason of insanity. Charges or matters: harassment of the six people between 2012 and 2014. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Not guilty by reason of insanity

When:

• May 20 Other
• 2012 and 2014 Other
• 2015-06-23 Publication

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