Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10048Coercive control · Co. Dublin

Dublin man jailed for two years over coercive control

Conor Wallace, a man of Pearse House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2, was accused of coercive control against a woman between 23 May 2021 and 12 December 2022. The woman ended the relationship in December 2022, which led to an altercation and a garda call-out. Gardaí were called to her home on 4 December 2023 after a glass bottle was thrown through her living room window. Wallace pleaded guilty to coercive control under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018 and was jailed for two years, as reported in a sentencing report on 16 April 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Apr
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Conor Wallace, a man, was sentenced for coercive control against a woman.
Where
Conor Wallace is of Pearse House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2.
When
The offences were said to have been committed between 23 May 2021 and 12 December 2022.
Cause
The woman ended the relationship in December 2022, which led to an altercation and a garda call-out.
Investigation
Gardaí were called to the woman's address on 4 December 2023 after a glass bottle was thrown through her living room window.
Charges
Wallace pleaded guilty to coercive control contrary to Section 39 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018.
In court
  • The court described the woman as a survivor.
  • The judge said the woman was subjected to a calculated, manipulative, consistent campaign of coercive control.
Sentence
Wallace was jailed for two years.
Other details
  • Wallace told the victim he was a successful musician, owned property in London and was terminally ill, in order to deceive her into financially supporting him.
  • The prosecution argued that Wallace also hit, kicked and choked the woman during the relationship.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused, Conor Wallace, is of Pearse House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe offences were said to have been committed between 23 May 2021 and 12 December 2022. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe woman ended the relationship in December 2022, which led to an altercation and a garda call-out. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called to the woman's address on 4 December 2023 after a glass bottle was thrown through her living room window. (gript.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to coercive control contrary to Section 39 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe court described the woman as a survivor. (gript.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the woman was subjected to a calculated, manipulative, consistent campaign of coercive control. (gript.ie)
  • sentenceHe was jailed for two years. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe told the victim he was a successful musician. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe told the victim he owned property in London. (gript.ie)
  • otherHe told the victim he was terminally ill, all for the purpose of deceiving her into financially supporting him. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe prosecution argued that he also hit, kicked and choked the woman during the relationship. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    Sentencedgript.ie, first report
    "Famous musician" conman jailed for coercive control - Gript

    Sentencing report for Conor Wallace. No existing case in the list matches this case.

    convicted, Conor Wallace, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Wallacevictim, female