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Irish Examiner
16 hours ago
- Irish Examiner
Former sports industry figure remanded in custody on 79 sexual abuse charges
A former sports industry figure extradited from the United States to face multiple allegations of sexually abusing girls in Ireland in the 1970s and 1980s was remanded in custody on Tuesday. The 77-year-old man, who cannot be named due to the nature of the charges, is facing 79 allegations of offences relating to the alleged abuse of four girls. The case features 78 charges of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape at various locations in Co Dublin, including Dun Laoghaire, Killiney, and Blackrock, from 1971 to 1981. The girls were minors aged between eight and 15. Following extradition proceedings at the request of the Irish authorities, he was arrested at Terminal 2, Dublin Airport at 5.56 am on Tuesday. He was then brought to appear before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court. Dressed in a pale green jumper, grey shorts, white socks, and brown slip-on shoes, he sat silently in his wheelchair throughout the brief hearing. He has not indicated a plea, and there was no application for bail. State solicitor Rory Staines told Judge Finan that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that he face "trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court". It was expected that the prosecution's book of evidence would be ready to be served on him when he appears again at the District Court on July 22. He faces 41 counts of indecently assaulting, and one for attempted rape of one of the complainants; 34 counts of indecent assault of another female; two counts of indecent assault of another complainant; and one charge of indecent assault of the fourth. The offences are contrary to Common Law. Garda Sergeant Amy Ryan told the court that after the pensioner's extradition, he was arrested on foot of 79 warrants, taken to Ballymun Garda station, and charged at 7.40 am. She furnished the court with a document listing the offences and his reply to each charge; however, the judge did not require the sergeant to read out the defendant's responses. Defence solicitor Tracy Horan told Judge Finan that her client was not making a bail application and that he consented to being held in custody. Mr Staines asked that the accused appear before the court in person at his next hearing rather than via video link, to be served with the book of evidence. Legal aid was granted after Ms Horan said, "He is not working; he has no assets." Garda Sergeant Ryan said there was no objection. The defence solicitor also informed the judge her client required medical assistance in custody because he had no dentures or hearing aid, as they had not been brought over from the United States. The judge noted this information and agreed to add to the custody warrant that he urgently receive dentures and a hearing aid.
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6 days ago
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The Journal
07-07-2025
- The Journal
Dublin pensioner admits blackmailing woman after finding sexual images on second-hand phone
A DUBLIN PENSIONER has admitted recovering pictures of a woman engaged in sexual acts from her old phone to 'blackmail' her years later. Anthony Nolan, 84, of Richmond Road, Fairview, was charged with harassment from 8 May 2021, until 10 May 2022, under section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He pleaded guilty when he appeared at Dublin District Court before Judge Michele Finan today. The court heard the woman, who was known to the accused, gifted the pensioner her old phone in 2009, which she had used for four years. Three years later, Nolan discovered some content on the phone, including personal messages and 'photos showing the injured party in sexual activities and he attempted to blackmail her in relation to that'. Advertisement Judge Finan noted that defence solicitor Andrew Molony said his client was attending psychiatric treatment and he needed time to obtain a report. The woman was not present for the hearing. Adjourning sentencing until September, Judge Finan requested that a victim impact statement be prepared for the next hearing. She also extended legal aid for a psychiatric report on Nolan. The accused was remanded on continuing bail and was not required to testify. It followed a preliminary hearing in April to consider whether the case should be sent up to the Circuit Court, which has wider sentencing powers. Jurisdiction was accepted, keeping it in the District Court. The judge had heard that before the victim gave Nolan the phone, 'she wiped the phone clean of personal data.' The evidence against him also included an accusation that, having discovered the messages and images, he refused to return the phone. Judge Finan heard the complainant tried to 'block' him, but he continued to harass her by electronic means and with messages.
Irish Examiner
26-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
Man charged with causing serious harm in fatal collision in Balbriggan
A 41-year-old man has been accused of severely injuring another man who died following a collision in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, on Monday night. Married father-of-three Mircea Rostas, aged 33, was struck by a car at around 9pm on Railway Street. Emergency services treated Mr Rostas, who lived in Balbriggan, at the scene but he passed away a short time later. Daniel Rostas, aged 41, of Hastings Green, Balbriggan, appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Thursday. He was charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Mircea Rostas at Railway Street, and listened to the proceedings with the aid of a Romanian interpreter. Detective Garda John Delaney told Judge Finan that the accused was charged at Balbriggan Garda station shortly after 1.10am on Thursday and "made no reply". He confirmed that he intended to object to bail, however, defence solicitor Sandra Frayne told the judge her client was not making an application at this stage. However, she added he would seek bail on a future date and gardaí would be given advance notice. Mr Rostas, who is not related to the deceased, was wearing a black grey top, grey pants and black and white runners, and did not address the court. Judge Finan remanded him in custody to appear on July 3 at Cloverhill District Court, with the defence solicitor saying her client preferred to appear in person and not via video link. Judge Finan granted legal aid after noting that the accused was on a disability benefit and she added that the case would be listed for directions from the DPP on the next date. She also agreed to a defence request for appropriate medical attention for Mr Rostas while in custody. The charge is under section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. Gardaí have appealed for any road users or pedestrians who may have camera and dash-cam footage from the area between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to make it available. They have also asked that social media users not share footage of medics administering CPR to Mr Mircea at the scene.
Sunday World
18-06-2025
- Sunday World
Judge refuses to relax bail for Dublin carer accused of rape threat and extortion
Thomas McAuley allegedly threatened, 'I am going to rape you and break your pelvis, and then I am going to lock you in a horsebox until I get what I want' A judge has refused to relax bail for a Dublin carer accused of extortion and telling a woman he would rape her and confine her to a horsebox 'until I get what I want'. Thomas McAuley, 25, of Shamrock Terrace, North Strand, Dublin 1, has been charged with extortion and three other alleged offences. He appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court, asking her to lighten his bail conditions imposed earlier. After being charged in April, he was granted bail to sign on daily at a Garda station, obey a curfew, and remain contactable by mobile phone. Defence solicitor, Conor Ruane, said the accused cared for his aunt and was looking for work. He described the signing on term and the curfew, which has been strictly monitored, as prohibitive. Thomas McAuley News in 90 Seconds - June 18th Garda Darragh O'Connor agreed there had been no breaches of the terms. However, he opposed the application, and Judge Finan said she would not change the terms. The case was adjourned until September for Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions to be outlined. Judge Finan noted the rationale in the application, adding that it could be renewed on the next date. Mr McAuley, who is on a carer's allowance, has yet to enter a plea. He is accused of extortion by demanding €5,500 on March 22 from a woman in north inner city Dublin. The charge alleges he demanded the cash, 'Or I am going to drag you into a van, I am going to rape you and break your pelvis, and then I am going to lock you in a horsebox until I get what I want.' He also has a charge for threatening to kill or cause her serious harm on the same date. Mr McAuley, who did not address the court, was also accused of robbery of clothing worth €50 from a male at another location in the city centre's north side on March 21 and assault with intent to cause him bodily harm on the same date. It has yet to be decided whether or not his case would remain in the District Court or go forward to the Circuit Court, which has broader sentencing powers.
