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Man with previous for having child abuse material avoids jail for second find

Summary

Patrick Rogers, 36, was previously jailed for 10 months in 2019 for possessing 41 images and one video of child abuse material. In 2023, the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that five further illegal videos were found on a phone in 2017, but the prosecution was delayed due to a "mislabelling" oversight. Rogers pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography at his home on 16 October 2017. He has 10 prior convictions, including possession of child pornography and threats to kill. The court considered his psychiatric history, learning difficulties, and family responsibilities. Judge Martin Nolan, noting the delay and Rogers' personal challenges, imposed a 16‑month custodial sentence that was fully suspended and ordered the destruction of the images. No further prison term was imposed.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man with previous for having child abuse material avoids jail for second find. Charges or matters: possession of child pornography at his home, on October 16, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 16, 2017 Incident
• October 2017 Incident
• July 2020 Other
• 2015 and 2016 Other
• 2023-04-21 Publication

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