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Sunday World
6 days ago
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- Sunday World
Sentencing for garda who incited men to rape woman adjourned after he's hospitalised
Shane Flanagan (39) also pleaded guilty to one count of possession of four images of child sexual abuse material The sentence hearing for a garda who admitted inciting two other men to rape a woman and to impersonating her online has been adjourned as he is hospital. Shane Flanagan (39) with an address in Co. Clare pleaded guilty before the Central Criminal Court earlier this year to two counts of inciting two men to rape a woman on dates between November and December 2020. He also pleaded guilty to six counts of endangerment, in that he intentionally or recklessly engaged in impersonating the woman in Facebook communications, and on the website and in which communications invited persons unknown to visit violence upon her and two others, thereby creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm on dates between 2018 and 2020. Shane Flanagan News in 90 June 4th Flanagan also pleaded guilty to one count of possession of four images of child sexual abuse material, known in law as child pornography, on January 7, 2021. Defence senior counsel Padraig Dwyer told the Central Criminal Court today that his client was not present as he had been admitted to hospital earlier this week. Mr Dwyer handed a medical report to the court. He asked Mr Justice Paul McDermott to adjourn the sentence hearing for two weeks when an updated medical report will be provided to the court. Mr Dwyer also told the court that his instructing solicitor would undertake to contact the Chief Solicitor's Office if his client was released from hospital. Anne-Marie Lawlor SC, prosecuting, said the complainant, who was in court, have been made aware of the situation. Mr Justice McDermott adjourned the case for mention later this month and directed an updated medical report should be provided to the court on that date. Ms Lawlor told the court during a previous hearing that the victim wishes to maintain her anonymity, but has no difficulty with Flanagan being identified.
The Journal
6 days ago
- General
- The Journal
Garda who admitted inciting rape of woman and impersonating her online to be sentenced at later date
THE SENTENCE HEARING for a garda who admitted inciting two other men to rape a woman and to impersonating her online has been adjourned as he is hospital. Shane Flanagan (39) with an address in Co. Clare pleaded guilty before the Central Criminal Court earlier this year to two counts of inciting two men to rape a woman on dates between November and December 2020. He also pleaded guilty to six counts of endangerment, in that he intentionally or recklessly engaged in impersonating the woman in Facebook communications, and on the website and in which communications invited persons unknown to visit violence upon her and two others, thereby creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm on dates between 2018 and 2020. Flanagan also pleaded guilty to one count of possession of four images of child sexual abuse material, known in law as child pornography, on 7 January, 2021. Advertisement Defence senior counsel Padraig Dwyer told the Central Criminal Court today that his client was not present as he had been admitted to hospital earlier this week. Mr Dwyer handed a medical report to the court. He asked Mr Justice Paul McDermott to adjourn the sentence hearing for two weeks when an updated medical report will be provided to the court. Mr Dwyer also told the court that his instructing solicitor would undertake to contact the Chief Solicitor's Office if his client was released from hospital. Anne-Marie Lawlor SC, prosecuting, said the complainant, who was in court, have been made aware of the situation. Mr Justice McDermott adjourned the case for mention later this month and directed an updated medical report should be provided to the court on that date. Ms Lawlor told the court during a previous hearing that the victim wishes to maintain her anonymity, but has no difficulty with Flanagan being identified. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Garda who incited two men to rape woman admitted to hospital
The sentence hearing for a garda who admitted inciting two other men to rape a woman and to impersonating her online has been adjourned as he is hospital. Shane Flanagan (39) with an address in Co. Clare pleaded guilty before the Central Criminal Court earlier this year to two counts of inciting two men to rape a woman on dates between November and December 2020. He also pleaded guilty to six counts of endangerment, in that he intentionally or recklessly engaged in impersonating the woman in Facebook communications, and on the website and in which communications invited persons unknown to visit violence upon her and two others, thereby creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm on dates between 2018 and 2020. Flanagan also pleaded guilty to one count of possession of four images of child sexual abuse material, known in law as child pornography, on January 7, 2021. Defence senior counsel Padraig Dwyer told the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday that his client was not present as he had been admitted to hospital earlier this week. Mr Dwyer handed a medical report to the court. He asked Mr Justice Paul McDermott to adjourn the sentence hearing for two weeks when an updated medical report will be provided to the court. Mr Dwyer also told the court that his instructing solicitor would undertake to contact the Chief Solicitor's Office if his client was released from hospital. Anne-Marie Lawlor SC, prosecuting, said the complainant, who was in court, have been made aware of the situation. Mr Justice McDermott adjourned the case for mention later this month and directed an updated medical report should be provided to the court on that date. Ms Lawlor told the court during a previous hearing that the victim wishes to maintain her anonymity, but has no difficulty with Flanagan being identified.
