Alexander McCartney, a prolific online sex offender, used fake identities to blackmail teenage girls into sending explicit photos, resulting in the suicide of a 12-year-old victim. Despite his global reach and 3,500 identified victims, only four children reported him. McCartney’s devices contained a staggering 232,000 indecent images, leading to a 20-year jail sentence. The documentary also explores his early life and the impact of his crimes on his former friends and victims.
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Man (60s) arrested as part of inquiry into fatal explosion – The Irish Times
A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with the 2022 explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal that killed 10 people. The arrest is related to alleged offences under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, with the investigation ongoing. Local gardaí in Donegal, supported by various agencies, are leading the investigation into the incident, focusing on the gas system at the site where the explosion occurred. Full Article
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