2026-01-16
Garda walks from court with suspended sentence for 'terrifying, protracted assault' on then-wife
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A Dublin-based garda who carried out a "protracted assault" on his then wife – who also a member of the force – over 13 years ago has walked from court with a suspended sentence. Judge Baxter sentenced Bolger to three months, suspended for a period of three months on strict conditions including the he engage with the MOVE programme and all other appropriate recommendations of the Probation Service.; Judge Martina Baxter heard evidence in the case last year and adjourned sentencing to today to allow for a probation report to be prepared.