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Man goes on trial accused of coercive control and attacks on partner
Summary
A 52‑year‑old Dublin man appeared before the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 12 October 2020, denying 17 charges of coercive control, intimidation, endangerment and multiple assaults against his partner. He pleaded not guilty to one count of controlling behaviour at various locations, including their home, between 1 January and 22 September 2019. He also pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of assault causing harm, one count of assault, one count of endangerment and one count of intimidation between May 2018 and January 2020. The endangerment charge involves an alleged incident at a Dublin bridge where he pushed the woman toward the railings, creating a substantial risk of death or harm. The assault allegations include burning her foot with a cigarette, pushing her down stairs, head‑butting, punching, standing on her head, stamping on her arm and strangling her.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of coercive control and attacks on partner. Charges or matters: one count of engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive of his partner at various locations, including their Dublin home, between January 1, 2019 and September 22, 2019; 13 counts of assault causing harm to his partner, one count of assault, one count of endangerment and one count of intimidation on dates between May 2018 and January 2020. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 1, 2019 Incident
- September 22, 2019 Incident
- May 2018 Incident
- January 2020 Incident
- 2020-10-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive of his partner at various locations, including their Dublin home, between January 1, 2019 and September 22, 2019; 13 counts of assault causing harm to his partner, one count of assault, one count of endangerment and one count of intimidation on dates between May 2018 and January 2020 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Domestic Abuse Stage Trial Violent Crime
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