Ireland Case No. 0764Coercive control, rape, oral rape, anal rape, sexual assault · Co. Waterford · 1 Jan 2019
Man sentenced to 17 years for rape and coercive control in Waterford
Maurice Magner, a 44-year-old man formerly of Killavullen, Co Cork, was found guilty of coercive control, two counts of rape, one count of oral rape, two counts of anal rape and three counts of sexual assault committed between 2019 and 2021 at an address in Waterford. The court heard that Magner controlled the woman's life, including removing light bulbs, disconnecting the heating, restricting her clothing and not allowing visitors. Judge Tony Hunt sentenced Magner to 17 years in prison at the Central Criminal Court, indicating the final two years would be suspended if he agreed to a no-contact bond. Magner refused to enter the bond twice and the case was adjourned for him to return and enter it. He has been in custody since 19 January of this year.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Maurice Magner was found guilty of coercive control, two counts of rape, one count of oral rape, two counts of anal rape and three counts of sexual assault.
- Where
- The offences took place at an address in Waterford.
- Magner is formerly of Killavullen, Co Cork.
- When
- The offences took place between 2019 and 2021.
- Cause
- Magner controlled the woman's life, including removing light bulbs, disconnecting the heating, restricting her clothing and not allowing visitors.
- 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 before Judge Tony Hunt.
- The case was adjourned after Magner refused to enter the bond twice.
- Sentence
- Magner was jailed for 17 years, with the final two years to be suspended if he agreed to a no-contact bond.
- Other details
- Magner has been in custody since 19 January of this year.
- The woman wished to retain her anonymity but was anxious Magner be named.
- Magner and the woman were in a relationship that began to deteriorate in 2019.
32 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)
- whereMagner is formerly of Killavullen, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe offences took place at an address in Waterford (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe offences took place between 2019 and 2021. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe offences occurred between 2019 and 2021 (irishtimes.com)
- 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)
- chargeMagner was found guilty of coercive control, two counts of rape, one count of oral rape, two counts of anal rape and three counts of sexual assault (irishtimes.com)
- 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)
- courtJudge Tony Hunt sentenced Magner at the Central Criminal Court (irishtimes.com)
- 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)
- sentenceThe judge intended to suspend the final two years on condition Magner agree to not contact the woman directly or indirectly (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner has been in custody since 19 January of this year. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe woman wished to retain her anonymity but was anxious Magner be named (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner and the woman were in a relationship that began to deteriorate in 2019 (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner removed light bulbs to keep the woman in the dark and disconnected the heating (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe woman was not allowed to wear make-up and Magner decided what clothes she would wear (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner opened her post and made threats against her and her family (irishtimes.com)
- otherVisitors were not permitted in the house (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner took the woman's sanitary products away after she had given birth (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe woman was struck with a closed fist into her ribs, pushed, shoved and threatened (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner led the woman to believe there were cameras in the house and that she was being watched (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner made the woman stand in the hot press for hours (irishtimes.com)
- otherDuring one sexual assault, Magner dragged the woman (irishtimes.com)
- otherDuring a second sexual assault, Magner held the woman by the hair while raping her (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner wept in the dock while the detective garda gave evidence (irishtimes.com)
- otherMagner refused to enter into the bond twice (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Jun2026Man jailed for 17 years for rape and coercive control of ex-partner
Sentencing report detailing the oppressive regime of coercive control and sexual offending, the judge's reasoning, and Magner's refusal to enter the no-contact bond.
suspect, Maurice Magner, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Maurice Magnervictim, female - 1 Jun2026Man 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