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Man threatened to put naked images of ex on internet, coercive control trial told
Summary
In a coercive control trial, a 52‑year‑old Dublin man was charged with intimidation, endangerment, multiple assaults and controlling behaviour toward his former partner. He pleaded not guilty to 13 assault counts, one endangerment count involving a bridge incident where he allegedly pushed the woman toward railings, and one intimidation count. The woman, aged 43, gave evidence via video‑link, describing a series of violent acts: burning her foot with a cigarette, pushing her down stairs, head‑butting, punching, standing on her head, stamping on her arm, strangling, and cutting her face and neck with a pizza slicer. She also alleged he threatened to circulate naked images of her online and to her family if she did not withdraw assault allegations. The trial is set to continue before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man threatened to put naked images of ex on internet, coercive control trial told. 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
- 2020-10-13 Publication
Why: She said one fight started because she left a hair bobbin on the table, another one because she took one Euro out of the kitchen cupboard. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
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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