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Man Threatens MLA, Faces Charges

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30-year-old Andrew Moran from Newtownabbey denies charges of posting threats against DUP MLA Trevor Clarke on Facebook. Moran allegedly sent menacing messages, causing Clarke anxiety, but no harm came from the threats. Moran claims no involvement, denying ownership of devices or the account. Bail granted with strict conditions, including no contact or social media posts about Clarke.

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Man Threatens MLA, Faces Charges

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Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Man Threatens MLA, Faces Charges. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00It's April 21st. Welcome in. This is Europe News Today, where European headlines meet AI. A 30-year-old man from New Townaby in County Entrum faces charges for posting threats against Democratic Unionist Party, MLA Trevor Clark-On, Facebook. Andrew Moran denies in proper use of electronic networks, harassment, and intimidation after allegedly sending menacing messages that had Clark, worried about his safety. The trouble started on March 27th when Clark announced the local surgery in Mollisk. Moran, using an account in his name, fired off warnings like telling him to get lost or face getting smashed, plus links to assault videos and even, rats and traps. Clark felt real anxiety, thinking more in my show-up-to-attack, but he pushed ahead with the event anyway and no one turned up from the threats. Police got involved after the posts, and two days later, more abuse rolled in, calling Clark a rat. In court, Moran called Clark just the political rival with no personal beef,

1:00denied owning devices or the account, and admitted running as an on. Independent candidate years back in local politics. His lawyer noted community involvement where they cross paths. The judge granted bail but laid down strict rules, no contact with Clark, and no social media posts about him, stressing that while criticism is fair. Game, harassment crosses the line every time. Case rolls on from here.

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