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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9298Rape and coercive control · Co. Waterford

Man jailed for 17 years for rape and coercive control of former partner

Maurice Magner, a 44-year-old man, was found guilty at the Central Criminal Court of coercive control, rape, oral rape, anal rape and sexual assault of a former partner, a woman, at an address in Waterford between 2019 and 2021. The court heard that he controlled all facets of her life, including removing light bulbs to keep her in the dark. He has been in custody since 19 January 2026. Reports of the sentencing on 1 June 2026 describe a 17-year term, but the case was then adjourned briefly after Magner refused to enter a bond, and he was given 14 days to return to court and enter it.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Maurice Magner, 44, was found guilty of coercive control, rape, oral rape, anal rape and sexual assault of a former partner.
Where
The offences happened at an address in Waterford.
When
The offences took place between 2019 and 2021.
Cause
Magner controlled all facets of the woman's life, including removing light bulbs to keep her in the dark and not allowing her to leave the house.
Investigation
Detective Garda Ann Marie Myler of the Divisional Protective Service Unit gave evidence.
In court
  • The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.
  • Magner refused to enter a bond, so the case was adjourned for a short period and he was given 14 days to return to court and enter it.
Sentence
  • Reports say Magner was jailed for 17 years, and the judge set a headline sentence of 17 years.
  • The judge intended to suspend the final two years if Magner agreed to a no-contact bond.
Other details
Magner has been in custody since 19 January 2026.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMaurice Magner was found guilty of coercive control, rape, oral rape, anal rape and sexual assault. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe offences happened at an address in Waterford. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place between 2019 and 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeMagner controlled the woman's life, including removing light bulbs to keep her in the dark. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDetective Garda Ann Marie Myler of the Divisional Protective Service Unit gave evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMagner was given 14 days to return to court and enter the bond. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for a short period when Magner refused to enter the bond. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceMagner was jailed for 17 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of 17 years in prison. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge intended to suspend the final two years if Magner agreed to a no-contact bond. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMagner has been in custody since 19 January of this year. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jun2026
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man jailed for 17 years for rape and 'deliberate' control of former partner

    Reports the sentencing of Maurice Magner, including the 17-year term, the conditional suspension of the final two years, and the adjournment after he refused the bond.

    convicted, Maurice Magner, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Maurice Magnervictim, female