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Man avoids jail for sending niece (12) video of him in underpants

Summary

A 47‑year‑old man was sentenced to a fully suspended 16‑month prison term after pleading guilty to one count of harassment for sending a 12‑year‑old niece a video in which he wore only white underpants that revealed the outline of his penis. The video was discovered by the girl's foster mother, who had been checking the child's phone. In the video the man also asked the girl if they were still "besties" and claimed he was showing her "my new jocks". He handed over his phone to Gardaí, admitted the wrongdoing, expressed regret and said he would never harm a child. The foster mother's victim impact statement described the girl's feelings of betrayal and anxiety. The judge noted the defendant's mental health issues and lack of prior convictions, and imposed the suspended sentence on strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man avoids jail for sending niece (12) video of him in underpants. Charges or matters: one count of harassment between October 22 and 25, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 22 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-03-14 Publication

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