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Man jailed for punching pregnant partner in the face
Summary
A man acquitted of raping his partner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment for punching her in the face when she was seven months pregnant. He had pleaded guilty to assaulting her on 14 October 2015. The Central Criminal Court jury found him not guilty of rape and sexual assault. The victim described feeling worthless and powerless and reported recurring nightmares. The judge, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, described the offence as serious violence, noting the partner's pregnancy. He imposed a two-and-a-half year term, suspended the final nine months, and backdated it to the time the man entered custody in October.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed for punching pregnant partner in the face. Charges or matters: one count of assaulting the woman, who was seven months pregnant, at an address in Dublin on October 14, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- October 14, 2015 Incident
- 2016-05-25 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: one count of assaulting the woman, who was seven months pregnant, at an address in Dublin on October 14, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; By Isabel Hayes A man who was acquitted of raping his partner has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years for punching her in the face when she was seven months pregnant. He sentenced the man to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment, but suspended the final nine months.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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