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Two-year jail sentence for man who broke bones in girlfriend's face
Summary
John Brennan, 44, of Lusk, Dublin, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment with the final 12 months suspended for assault causing harm to his then‑girlfriend on 31 August 2014. The victim, a former nurse, suffered multiple fractures to her face, a black eye, bruising and hair loss after Brennan struck her head off the steering wheel, dragged her by her hair from the car, and continued punching her in the face. She endured months of pain, dependence on her son's care and ongoing mental health issues such as severe anxiety and flashbacks. Brennan pleaded guilty, citing remorse and a good employment record, and the judge reduced the headline sentence from four to three years. The court refused compensation and ordered him to be of good behaviour for the suspended portion of his sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Two-year jail sentence for man who broke bones in girlfriend's face. Charges or matters: assault causing harm of his then girlfriend at his home on August 31, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 31, 2014 Incident
- 2018-11-22 Publication
Why: She said he had made an offer of compensation of €10,000, the maximum he could get on loan from the bank, but accepted that he would need to be at liberty in order to repay the loan. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: assault causing harm of his then girlfriend at his home on August 31, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: John Brennan (44) of Dun Emer Place, Lusk, Dublin, was sentenced to three years in prison with the final 12 months suspended today. The judge refused compensation and ordered Brennan to be of good behaviour for the suspended portion of his sentence.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Brennan's house
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