Ex-model to face brothel charges

A former model is among three people who will appear in court in April to face charges arising from investigations by a Garda…

A former model is among three people who will appear in court in April to face charges arising from investigations by a Garda unit established to investigate prostitution.

Ms Samantha Blandford-Hutton (31), Clondalkin, Dublin, her brother, Mr Stephen Blandford-Hutton (30), Collins Avenue, Dublin, and Ms Karen Leahy (30), Collins Avenue, Dublin, have all been remanded on bail of £3,000 each following an appearance at Kilmainham District Court.

Ms Blandford-Hutton is charged with assisting in the management of a brothel as well as living off earnings from prostitution. Ms Leahy is accused of living off earnings from prostitution as well as aiding and abetting it. Mr Blandford-Hutton is charged with assisting in the operation of a brothel.