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No jail for man who exposed penis to school girl (10)
Summary
Steven Russell, 47, of Cooperhill, Julianstown, was given a fully suspended one‑year prison sentence after pleading guilty to exposing his penis to a 10‑year‑old school girl in September 2020. He was ordered to pay €5,000 to the child's parents or guardians within six months to help cover therapy and counselling costs. The case had been listed for trial three times before the guilty plea, with the child prepared to give evidence each time. Russell had no prior convictions. The court noted the offence's seriousness and the impact on the child, but also considered his early plea, lack of previous convictions, family responsibilities, and the brief nature of the interaction. The offence does not result in Russell being registered as a sex offender. The suspended sentence means no custodial time unless the sentence is later activated.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: No jail for man who exposed penis to school girl (10). Charges or matters: exposure of his genitals intending to cause fear or distress on September 8, 2020 in County Dublin; a lesser charge. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 8, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2022 Incident
- September 2020 Incident
- 2024-01-25 Publication
Why: Fionnuala O'Sullivan BL, prosecuting, told the court that a trial date had been fixed in February 2022 but did not proceed because Russell had a car accident. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: exposure of his genitals intending to cause fear or distress on September 8, 2020 in County Dublin; a lesser charge (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A man who exposed his penis to a 10-year-old school girl while he sat in his parked Land Rover has been given a fully suspended sentence. He imposed a suspended one-year prison sentence.; Judge Martin Nolan had adjourned the case overnight to consider it.
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