Woman facing blackmail charge related to alleged abuser is granted bail at Derry Court

A woman charged with blackmailing a man who sexually abused her has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court. 

The woman who cannot be identified due to her being the victim of a sexual assault appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court. 

She was charged with one count of blackmailing on dates between November 9 2021 and January 17 2022.

It was accepted there was a case to answer and there were no contrary submissions. 

The woman said she didn't wish to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage. 

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She was returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on January 6 and released on bail.