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Multinational manager who assaulted teen au pair in 'moment of insanity' gets community service
Summary
A 41-year-old manager at a multinational company was given a community service order after assaulting his teenage au pair in a moment of insanity. The man pleaded guilty to assault and had previously been ordered to pay €9,000 for sexual harassment. The court heard that the victim was evicted from the home and faced significant distress. The victim forgave the man, describing the incident as a mistake. The court noted the age disparity and the breach of trust. The judge imposed a headline sentence of five months, reduced to four months, with 80 hours of community service. The man expressed remorse and acknowledged his inappropriate behavior. The court emphasized the need for accountability and the impact on the victim.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Multinational manager who assaulted teen au pair in 'moment of insanity' gets community service. Charges or matters: one count of assaulting the 18-year-old under Section 2 of the Non-fatal offences against the person Act 1997 in his Dublin home in August, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2026-05-18 Publication
Why: He said he was doing it because she was "beautiful and interesting". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of assaulting the 18-year-old under Section 2 of the Non-fatal offences against the person Act 1997 in his Dublin home in August, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A manager at a multinational company who assaulted his teenage au pair "in a moment of insanity" has been given a community service order. She set a headline sentence of five months, but reduced this to four months imprisonment and said she could give the defendant 80 hours of community service if deemed appropriate by The Probation Service.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Dublin garda station
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