Man accused of harassing six women online sent for trial

The six named complainants include journalists and writers. A number of them were present for the hearing today but they were not required to give evidence.

A 36-year-old Dublin man has been sent forward for trial accused of a seven-year campaign of online harassment against six women, including journalists and writers.

Charges were preferred following an 18-month investigation by the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau’s Cyber Investigations Unit.