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Jail for man (32) who sent naked photos of himself to children
Summary
David Byrne, 32, was jailed for producing and distributing child pornography after sending naked photos of himself to underage girls and requesting similar images. Garda Philip Munds presented evidence from Byrne's devices showing 11 incidents of direct contact with girls, including requests for images of children up to 14 years old, with a preference for six‑ or seven‑year‑olds. Byrne pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession and production of child pornography between 11 October 2016 and 11 January 2017. He had prior drink‑driving and public‑order convictions. Judge Martin Nolan imposed concurrent sentences totalling four years, suspending the final two years on strict conditions. The sentence reflected Byrne's guilty plea, cooperation, good work history and psychiatric reports, while noting the seriousness of the distribution offence. The case involved 159 child‑explicit pictures and 21 videos, plus additional suggestive material seized during a search of Byrne's home.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man (32) who sent naked photos of himself to children. Charges or matters: possession of and production of child pornography at his home on dates between October 11, 2016 and January 11, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 11, 2016 Incident
- January 11, 2017 Incident
- 2019-10-10 Publication
Why: " He ordered that a photograph of Byrne be printed with the story in order to distinguish him in the absence of the publication of his address. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: possession of and production of child pornography at his home on dates between October 11, 2016 and January 11, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Credit: Collins) By Sonya McLean and Fiona Ferguson A man who sent naked photos of himself to underage girls through a messaging service and requested similar images from the children has been jailed for production and distribution of child pornography. He imposed concurrent sentences totalling four years and suspended the final two years on strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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