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Man beat, slapped and choked his partner while cohabiting during covid lockdown
Summary
A man has been jailed for two years for beating, slapping, and choking his former partner during the covid lockdowns. Toyatma Fedee, 40, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm, which occurred in March and July 2020. The court heard that the woman feared for her life during the attacks, and that Fedee had a history of possessive behavior. The judge noted that the second incident, which occurred after the couple had reconciled, was particularly concerning and warranted a custodial sentence. Fedee, who has since married and taken steps to address his aggression, expressed remorse and apologized. The victim described the emotional trauma she suffered, including night terrors, hypervigilance, and PTSD. She stated that she no longer feels safe and has struggled to rebuild her life. Fedee's defence argued that the assaults were isolated incidents and that he had made efforts to change his behavior, including attending counseling and anger management courses. The judge acknowledged these efforts but emphasized the need for a custodial sentence to address the severity of the crimes.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man beat, slapped and choked his partner while cohabiting during covid lockdown. Charges or matters: assaulting his former partner causing her harm at her Dublin home on March 2, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 3, 2020 Incident
- November 2019 Other
- 2026-04-17 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting his former partner causing her harm at her Dublin home on March 2, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence Judge Martin Nolan said Fedee had attacked and assaulted the woman. Judge Nolan set a headline sentence of four years imprisonment and, taking into account mitigation, imposed a sentence of two years.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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