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Man jailed for harassing six female journalists further harassed some victims while awaiting trial
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Brendan Doolin, aged 41, was found to have breached bail conditions by continuing to harass six female journalists while awaiting trial. Doolin, previously jailed in 2019 for five years with two years suspended, had admitted sending hundreds of abusive online messages to Sarah Griffin, Kate McEvoy, Sinead O'Carroll, Christine Bohan, Roe McDermott and Aoife Barry between May 2012 and February 2018. While on bail, he posted harassing content from email addresses mimicking the victims' names, accessed their social media accounts, and sent threatening messages. Gardaí discovered a laptop and a concealed smartphone containing photos of the victims. The victims, who were not present, submitted impact statements expressing a wish for Doolin to receive help. The judge noted Doolin's guilty plea, cooperation and remorse, but also highlighted the severity and persistence of his harassment. The decision was adjourned for a later hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed for harassing six female journalists further harassed some victims while awaiting trial. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-05-22 Publication
Why: "He doesn't even operate computers now, he doesn't go near them because he's afraid and he knows that there are orders in place," said Mr Spencer, pointing out that Doolin continues to cooperate with the Probation Service. CNI source report
Case subjects
Background Person
Outcome: Brendan Doolin (41) of Leighlin Road, Crumlin, was sentenced in 2019 to five years in prison, with the final two years suspended.; Judge Martin Nolan adjourned his decision in the case until tomorrow.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Leighlin Road
- Crumlin
- Doolin's house
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