Toome man posted details of family court proceedings on Snapchat, Magherafelt court hears
A Toome man who posted details of family court proceedings on social media has been given a two-month jail sentence, suspended for 18 months, at Magherafelt Magistrates Court.
Cathair McGrogan, aged 27, from Creagh Road, was also ordered to pay compensation of £250 to the complainant for causing her distress.
He admitted a charge of breaching a non molestation order on August 6 last year.
Prosecuting counsel said the details were posted on Snapchat and intimidated and pestered the complainant.
District Judge Conor Heaney told the defendant the court was concerned that personal details intended for only for a court had been published on social media.
A defence lawyer explained at the time of the offence McGrogan had issues with drugs and his mental health which resulted in him being hospitalised.
He stressed that he has since sought the appropriate help for his addiction issues.
Judge Heaney also put in place a restraining order for 18 months.