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Harassment accused is no "Don Quixote" character, State tells jury
Summary
Sean Carraher, 55, stands trial in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for harassing Sgt Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011. The State alleges Carraher posted about 50 messages on Rate‑Your‑Solicitor and Victims of the Legal Profession, accusing the sergeant of withholding evidence in a prior case and of other misconduct, and made harassing phone calls. Carraher claims he was a whistle‑blower exposing garda corruption and that the internet was his only means to retaliate against alleged conspiracies. He admitted making four phone calls, arguing they were a response to the sergeant's repeated hang‑ups. Carraher also admitted posting unverified claims about the sergeant's personal life, stating he did so because he heard them. The prosecution maintains that regardless of any alleged corruption, the repetitive nature of the calls and posts constitutes harassment. The jury will deliberate after a judge's address. Sean Carraher pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Harassment accused is no "Don Quixote" character, State tells jury. Charges or matters: harassing Sgt Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- Christmas eve Other
- 2016-07-12 Publication
Why: Mr Carraher admitted he made four phone calls to Sgt Gilmartin in quick succession but said this was because the garda kept hanging up on him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: harassing Sgt Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- ring operating from Shankhill Garda Station
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