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Four-year sentence for businessman who violently attacked girlfriend
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Joseph Fraser, 42, was sentenced to four years for violently assaulting his girlfriend. Fraser, who had been dating the woman for a few months, drove to her home drunk and, after she hid his car keys, began punching her in the ribs, face and head. The attack continued through the hallway, kitchen and back garden, where Fraser dragged her by the hair, slammed her face against sliding doors and kicked her head with a steel‑toe shoe. Fraser pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. Judge Melanie Greally noted the extreme violence, imposed a four‑year sentence with the final 18 months suspended, and required Fraser to complete victim‑focused work and engage with MOVE. The victim's impact statement described lasting physical injuries, flashbacks, and the effect on her children and parents. The case highlighted Fraser's prior convictions for drunk driving and his recent efforts to address alcohol problems.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Four-year sentence for businessman who violently attacked girlfriend. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Foxborough Downs, Lucan, Dublin, on September 19, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 19, 2017 Incident
- 2018-11-27 Publication
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Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm at Foxborough Downs, Lucan, Dublin, on September 19, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed a four year sentence with the final 18 months suspended, taking into consideration his guilty plea, excellent work history and his recent efforts to deal with his alcohol problems. Judge Greally suspended the final 18 months of the sentence on condition Fraser completes victim focused work and engages with MOVE (Men Overcoming Violent Emotions).
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