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Suspended sentence for man who attacked wife after she discovered his affair
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court case, 43‑year‑old carpenter David McKeon pleaded guilty to assaulting his former wife, Caroline McKeon, on 22 May 2015. The assault occurred in their family home after both had drunk three bottles of Heineken each. McKeon discovered his affair from his phone, grabbed Caroline by the waist, pushed her onto the couch, strangled her, slammed her onto tiles and kicked her lower spine. Witnesses, including their children, saw the injuries. The court found psychological and physical harm, including scarring on Caroline's nose, and noted the aggravating factor of the children's presence. McKeon received an 18‑month suspended sentence, was ordered to pay €10,000 to his former wife, to comply with structured arrangements for child access, and to be supervised by Probation Services for 12 months. He has no prior convictions except minor traffic matters.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who attacked wife after she discovered his affair. Charges or matters: assaulting Caroline McKeon causing her harm on May 22, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 22, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-05-17 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Caroline McKeon causing her harm on May 22, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: McKeon, of Auburn Park, Auburn Avenue, Castleknock, Dublin was given a suspended sentence of 18 months. Passing sentence today, Judge Cormac Quinn said the assault took place in the family home after McKeon and his former wife had drunk three bottles of Heineken each.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Auburn Park
- Auburn Avenue
- Dublin
Topics
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