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Robber violently attacked ex partner in front of child
Summary
Sean Rausch, 24, was convicted of assault causing harm and false imprisonment after he forcibly entered a Dublin home, took a phone, and violently attacked the woman's four‑year‑old child's mother. The woman was dragged into her bedroom, where Rausch grabbed her by the throat, punched her, and left her unconscious. She later reported a broken nose, fractured spine and collarbone, though the court found no independent evidence for the latter injuries. Rausch had previously served a four‑year sentence with the final year suspended for robberies and false imprisonment. Judge Martin Nolan imposed an additional 20‑month term, consecutive to the existing sentence, for the assault. Rausch pleaded guilty and expressed remorse, citing a chaotic upbringing and drug use. The case was heard at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 17 June 2020.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Robber violently attacked ex partner in front of child. Charges or matters: assault causing harm and false imprisonment at the woman's home on Infirmary Road, Dublin, on June 17, 2020; two robberies and false imprisonment carried out on February 7, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 17, 2020 Incident
- October 2020 Incident
- February 7, 2020 Incident
- 2021-11-17 Publication
Why: Judge Martin Nolan said it must have been a frightening experience for the woman because she had no way of knowing what was going to happen after the men forced entry into her home. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm and false imprisonment at the woman's home on Infirmary Road, Dublin, on June 17, 2020; two robberies and false imprisonment carried out on February 7, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He noted that Rausch is currently serving a sentence of four years with the final year suspended which was handed down by Judge Karen O'Connor in October 2020 after he pleaded guilty to two robberies and false imprisonment carried out on February 7, 2020. Judge Nolan said that as Rausch was on bail for these robberies at the time of this attack, the 20-month sentence he imposed must be consecutive to the term he is currently serving.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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