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Father jailed for using his daughter to make child porn, which he said was "simply a bit of fun", has sentence cut on appeal
Summary
A man was jailed for using his 13‑year‑old daughter to produce child pornography between May and April 2010. He pleaded guilty to 19 offences of sexual assault, producing child pornography and allowing a child to be used in child pornography. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court sentenced him to 11 years, with the final two suspended. On appeal, the Court of Appeal reduced the sentence to nine years, again suspending the final two years. The case was brought to court after the man's wife discovered pornographic photographs of their daughter on a digital camera and alerted the Gardaí. Gardaí found 1,150 images and 74 videos, including the man simulating sexual intercourse with the victim. The judge noted the man did not see anything wrong with his actions, describing them as "simply a bit of fun".
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father jailed for using his daughter to make child porn, which he said was "simply a bit of fun", has sentence cut on appeal. Charges or matters: 19 offences of sexual assault, producing child pornography and allowing a child to be used in child pornography on dates between May 2010 and April 2010; give evidence. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 2010 Incident
- April 2010 Incident
- July 1 2013 Incident
- 2015-10-23 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: 19 offences of sexual assault, producing child pornography and allowing a child to be used in child pornography on dates between May 2010 and April 2010; give evidence (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment with the final two suspended by Judge Martin Nolan on July 1 2013. The Court of Appeal re-sentenced him today to nine years imprisonment with the final two suspended.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Violent Crime
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