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Then-teenager caught with over 1,800 child abuse images avoids jail
Summary
In a case heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a 19‑year‑old named Nikita Dvoynin pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography after Gardaí discovered over 1,800 images on his devices. The material, uploaded via the Discord app, included 1,141 very explicit images of children as young as two years old. Garda Brendan Cafferkey explained that a warrant was obtained following the discovery of the material, leading to a search of Dvoynin's home where he voluntarily surrendered several digital devices. Dvoynin admitted the devices contained child pornography and later provided a statement detailing how he obtained the material. He had no prior convictions and was cooperative throughout the investigation. Judge Martin Nolan, noting Dvoynin's cooperation, remorse, and lack of previous convictions, imposed a two‑year sentence fully suspended on strict conditions, including 12 months of engagement with the Probation Service. The sentence was delivered with the understanding that Dvoynin would not be imprisoned.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Then-teenager caught with over 1,800 child abuse images avoids jail. Charges or matters: possession of child pornography at his home on April 9, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 9, 2021 Incident
- July 2023 Incident
- 2025-01-28 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: possession of child pornography at his home on April 9, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Counsel said Dvoynin is remorseful for his involvement and asked the court to consider a non-custodial sentence. He imposed a two-year sentence, which he suspended in full on strict conditions including that Dvoynin engage with the Probation Service for 12 months.
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