A man who posed as a police officer to harass a primary school principal has narrowly escaped going to prison.
Ryan Corry (41) falsely accused his victim of having an affair with his ex-wife, leaving the man fearing for his reputation and career.
District Judge Nigel Broderick told Corry his conduct would have caused the victim considerable concern and distress and the offences warranted a prison sentence.
But he added that as the Co Antrim man had virtually no record he would suspend the five-month jail sentence for two years.
Following a brief contest at Ballymena Magistrates Court last year Corry, from the Lisnahilt Road in Broughshane, was convicted of harassing his victim and impersonating a police officer on dates between May 1 and 28 last year.
Last Wednesday, a prosecuting lawyer reminded the judge that on May 27 last year, the victim “reported the defendant’s behaviour as concerning and that he had been falsely accused of having an affair” with Corry’s ex-wife.
When police spoke with the victim, he alerted them to the fact that a number of mails had been sent by the defendant “with reference to this alleged affair.”
“The principal made clear to police that it was very distressing and alarming and could ruin his reputation as principal,” said the lawyer.
The lawyer added that despite the victim telling Corry he wanted no involvement in his domestic dispute, the defendant continued to email the injured him.
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