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Coercive control accused told witness he'd 'saved' complainant, trial hears
Summary
In a coercive control trial at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a 52‑year‑old man was charged with coercive control, intimidation, endangerment and multiple assaults against his former partner. He pleaded not guilty to one count of controlling behaviour between 1 January and 22 September 2019, and to 13 assault counts, one endangerment count and one intimidation count covering May 2018 to January 2020. The endangerment charge involved an incident at a Dublin bridge where the accused allegedly pushed the woman toward the railings, creating a serious risk of death or injury. Assault allegations included burning her foot with a cigarette, pushing her down stairs, head‑butting, punching, standing on her head, stamping on her arm and strangling her. Witness testimony described the woman's injuries and the accused's claim that he had "saved her" by taking her off the street. The case is pending before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Coercive control accused told witness he'd 'saved' complainant, trial hears. Charges or matters: one count of engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive of his partner at various locations, including their Dublin home, between January 1, 2019 and September 22, 2019; 13 counts of assault causing harm to his partner, one count of assault, one count of endangerment and one count of intimidation on dates between May 2018 and January 2020. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 1, 2019 Incident
- September 22, 2019 Incident
- May 2018 Incident
- January 2020 Incident
- March 15, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 7, 2019 Other
- 2020-10-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: one count of engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive of his partner at various locations, including their Dublin home, between January 1, 2019 and September 22, 2019; 13 counts of assault causing harm to his partner, one count of assault, one count of endangerment and one count of intimidation on dates between May 2018 and January 2020 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Domestic Abuse Stage Trial Violent Crime
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