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Taxi-driver who harassed ex-girlfriend is ordered to leave country
Summary
Mihail Ghimisli, 35, a taxi‑driver originally from Romania, was found guilty of harassing his ex‑girlfriend Larina Belova on four occasions between May and July 2014. The court described his behaviour as stemming from "unrequited love" and noted that Belova had suffered ongoing distress, having moved homes, changed jobs and sold her car because of the harassment. Judge Melanie Greally imposed an 18‑month sentence, suspended in full, with strict conditions: Ghimisli must leave Ireland within 48 hours, provide his Romanian address to the investigating officer, and may not communicate with Belova for ten years or approach within 20 kilometres of her home or workplace. Failure to comply would constitute a separate offence. The judge warned that non‑compliance could result in his return to Ireland for prosecution. Ghimisli pleaded guilty and expressed a desire to apologise, but the court emphasised the seriousness of his repeated harassment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Taxi-driver who harassed ex-girlfriend is ordered to leave country. Charges or matters: one count of harassing Larina Belova on four occasions between May and July 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 12, 2014 Other
- July 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 9 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-11-24 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of harassing Larina Belova on four occasions between May and July 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Counsel for Ghimisli told Dublin Circuit Criminal Court his client was acting under the effect of "unrequited love" and was willing to leave Ireland to avoid a custodial sentence. Judge Greally imposed an 18 month sentence which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he leave the country within 48 hours and undertake to provide his address in Romania to the investigating officer.
Places mentioned
Topics
Harassment Stalking Stage Sentence Taxi Trouble
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