Mark McAnaw, who is currently detained in the Central Mental Hospital for schizophrenia, received an 11-year sentence for harassing women Amanda Brunker and Deirdre Reynolds. His refusal to enter a bond that would suspend the final year of his sentence led to the full term being served. McAnaw’s harassment included sending violent threats and self-identifying as an 'IRA Top Boy'. The case has ignited discussions in Ireland regarding the seriousness with which stalking and harassment laws are enforced, especially in light of the psychological impact on victims.
McAnaw's refusal to enter a bond led to Judge Codd imposing the full 11-year sentence after he deemed the conditions too onerous.
The case has raised questions about stalking laws in Ireland, and whether such threats are taken seriously by the judicial system.
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