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17 years for man who controlled 'all facets' of partner's life during regime of rape and assault
Summary
Maurice Magner, a 44-year-old man from Co Cork, has been jailed for 17 years for coercive control, two counts of rape, one count of oral rape, two counts of anal rape, and three counts of sexual assault committed against his partner between 2019 and 2021. The victim described a regime of oppression, including being left without light and heat, being forced to stand in a hot press, and being subjected to physical and sexual abuse. Magner controlled all aspects of her life, including her finances, social contacts, and personal choices. The court heard that the victim was also denied basic pain medication and sanitary products after giving birth. During the trial, Magner broke down in tears. Justice Tony Hunt described the offenses as "sustained and deliberate" and emphasized the lack of consent in the sexual assaults. The judge imposed a 17-year sentence, with the final two years suspended on the condition that Magner agrees not to contact the victim. Maurice Magner was found guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 17 years for man who controlled 'all facets' of partner's life during regime of rape and assault. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- January 19 Other
- 2019 and 2021 Incident
- 2026-06-22 Publication
Why: He said the law exists because it is recognised that there is "a necessity of having a free choice in these matters" and also in recognition "of the bodily integrity of the person". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Mr Justice Hunt said he was imposing a prison sentence of 17 years but in fairness to Magner he would allow him to come back to court in the next 14 days to enter into the bond, should he wish to do so. He said if he agreed to the terms, the final two years of the sentence would be suspended.; However, the case was adjourned for a short period when Magner refused to enter into that bond.
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