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Jail for man who sent explicit and menacing texts to 13-year-old girl
Summary
Terence Weldredge, 43, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for sending explicit photographs of his penis and menacing messages to a 13‑year‑old girl between September 2011 and January 2012. He attempted to contact her 273 times over two days, asking for sex and sending a photo of a man in a balaclava with a gun. The victim reported being harassed "24/7", suffering depression, and attempting suicide. Judge Mary Ellen Ring suspended the final 18 months of a three‑year sentence on the condition that Weldredge attend psychotherapy or other services directed by Probation Services. He also admitted attempting suicide after being caught and has mental health difficulties linked to drug abuse. The court noted his cooperation with Probation Services and his efforts to address substance abuse issues. Terence Weldredge pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who sent explicit and menacing texts to 13-year-old girl. Charges or matters: the three offences which occurred between September 2011 and January 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2011 Incident
- January 2012 Incident
- January 2013 Incident
- 2015-01-30 Publication
Why: The girl said in a victim impact report that Weldredge harassed her "24/7" and that she couldn't sleep or concentrate at school because of him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the three offences which occurred between September 2011 and January 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Mary Ellen Ring suspended the last 18 months of a three year jail sentence on condition that Weldredge continue to attend psychotherapy or other services as directed by the Probation Services.
Places mentioned
- Castlekevin Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Drugs Harassment Stalking Stage Sentence
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