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Woman tells court ex-boyfriend humiliated her by posting intimate photos of her online

Woman tells court ex-boyfriend humiliated her by posting intimate photos of her online

At the Family Law Court in Ennis, the office worker said that “I couldn’t leave the house” after the pictures were posted on the various fake social media profiles for her on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Coercively controlled wife was in situation 'like falling in love with your kidnapper', judge says

Coercively controlled wife was in situation 'like falling in love with your kidnapper', judge says

At the Family Law Court, Judge Alec Gabbett made his comment before granting the woman a Protection Order under the Domestic Violence Act.

Former TV personality pleads not guilty to breaking safety order within 10 days

Former TV personality pleads not guilty to breaking safety order within 10 days

A March date was set for the contested hearing, and the man, who had complied with the terms imposed last month, was remanded on continuing bail.

‘I have nothing to lose’: Businessman (20s) sent masked spy to watch former partner, court told

‘I have nothing to lose’: Businessman (20s) sent masked spy to watch former partner, court told

Jail for husband who raised fist to wife evening before assault trial

Jail for husband who raised fist to wife evening before assault trial

Dad “rammed” ex-partner’s car with kids on board

Dad “rammed” ex-partner’s car with kids on board

Gardaí called to average of 130 incidents of domestic violence each day in first quarter of 2024

Gardaí called to average of 130 incidents of domestic violence each day in first quarter of 2024

Man jailed for attacking girlfriend after she refused to help him pick up drugs

Man jailed for attacking girlfriend after she refused to help him pick up drugs

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Emmet Nolan BL, prosecuting, told Judge Martin Nolan that the case needed to be considered under the Domestic Violence Act 2018 as the woman and Turner were in a relationship at the time.