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Judge warns woman 'not to go near' love rival's address after threats to kill
Summary
Audrey McKeever, 38, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to charges of making threats to kill or cause serious harm and criminal damage at an apartment complex in Crumlin on December 20, 2022. The court heard that McKeever allegedly threatened the victim, a former partner's current girlfriend, shouting that she would kill her and "dance all over her daughter's head." She also kicked the complex's outer door, causing over €1,000 in damage, and posted threatening messages on Facebook. Judge Martin Nolan described the behavior as "nasty" and "frightening." Considering the guilty plea, remorse, and mitigating factors including health issues and detoxification, the judge determined a prison sentence was not warranted. He imposed a sentence of 18 months suspended on strict conditions. McKeever was ordered to pay a further €500 within 15 months to defray repair costs, with her initial €230 token of remorse directed toward the door repair. The judge directed McKeever to have no contact with the victim and explicitly warned her "not to go near" the apartment building.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge warns woman 'not to go near' love rival's address after threats to kill. Charges or matters: charges of making threats to kill or cause serious harm and criminal damage at an apartment complex in Crumlin on December 20, 2022. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 20, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-12-09 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: charges of making threats to kill or cause serious harm and criminal damage at an apartment complex in Crumlin on December 20, 2022 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He imposed a sentence of 18 months suspended on strict conditions and directed the token of remorse is paid towards the cost of repairing the apartment complex door.
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