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Harassment accused considers himself "whistleblower", trial hears
Summary
A man charged with harassing a garda sergeant considers himself a whistleblower exposing police corruption, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. Sean Carraher, aged 55, of Stradbrook Hill, Blackrock, Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to harassing Garda Sergeant Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011. The prosecution alleges Mr Carraher posted approximately 50 messages on websites including Rate-Your-Solicitor and Victims of the Legal Profession, accusing Sergeant Gilmartin of corruption and evidence tampering. He is also accused of making between ten and twenty calls to the sergeant. The defendant claims the contact followed a complaint he made to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission regarding alleged assaults on his sons. No findings of wrongdoing have been established against Sergeant Gilmartin. Mr Carraher stated he was exercising freedom of expression rights and invoked comparison with the McBrearty family case in Donegal. The trial continues before Judge Patrick McCartan and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Harassment accused considers himself "whistleblower", trial hears. Charges or matters: harassing Garda Sergeant Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-07-07 Publication
Why: " Sgt Gilmartin earlier told Mr Colgan he had sought advice on the matter but that it was pointless to sue because Mr Carraher was "without funds. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: harassing Garda Sergeant Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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