2015-04-13
"Accomplished boxer" jailed for 8 years for manslaughter of mum-of-two
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Carney today said the offence was of "inherent gravity" and that taking into account the (effect on) members of Sara Staunton's family and the injuries inflicted, as well as his risk of re-offending, he imposed a sentence of ten years to be back dated from December 16th 2013.