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Cheater jailed for harassing secret lover and assaulting partner
Summary
A 34-year-old man was jailed for 21 months after pleading guilty to harassment, trespass, breaching a protection order, and assault. The man was found to have sent hundreds of messages to his former partner through the Revolut app after she blocked him on other platforms. He also turned up unannounced at her home and caused her physical harm. The victim stated that the man's actions left a deep psychological scar and changed her life significantly. The man also assaulted his current partner after discovering he had an affair with the first victim. He was found guilty of assault causing harm and was sentenced to 21 months in prison. The judge noted the impact of the man's actions on both victims and imposed a global sentence, including a 15-year no-contact order with the first victim.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cheater jailed for harassing secret lover and assaulting partner. Charges or matters: charges including harassment, trespass, two counts of breaching a protection order, common assault and assault causing harm. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2022 Incident
- July 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-12-08 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: charges including harassment, trespass, two counts of breaching a protection order, common assault and assault causing harm (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Eimear Dodd A man has been jailed for harassing the woman with whom he was having an affair and for assaulting his partner after she found out about the secret tryst. He imposed a global sentence of 21 months and directed the man to have no contact with the first victim for 15 years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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