Maurice Magner jailed for 17 years for rape and coercive control of ex-partner in Waterford
Maurice Magner, 44, a 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 of his ex-partner at an address in Waterford between 2019 and 2021. The woman, who wished to retain her anonymity, was subjected to a sustained regime of control in which Magner restricted her clothing, visitors and personal items, made threats against her and her family, and subjected her to physical and sexual violence. Judge Tony Hunt sentenced Magner to 17 years at the Central Criminal Court on 22 June 2026, indicating an intention to suspend the final two years on condition he agree not to contact the woman directly or indirectly. Magner refused to enter the no-contact bond twice.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced22 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The offences involved a sustained regime of coercive control and sexual violence, including restrictions on the woman's clothing, make-up, visitors and personal items, physical assault, and sexual assault.
- Where
- The offences took place at an address in Waterford; Magner is formerly of Killavullen, Co Cork.
- When
- The offences occurred between 2019 and 2021.
- Charges
- 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.
- In court
- Judge Tony Hunt sentenced Magner at the Central Criminal Court.
- Sentence
- Magner was sentenced to 17 years, with the judge indicating an intention to suspend the final two years on condition he agree not to contact the woman directly or indirectly.
- Other details
- 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, after which Magner gained access to her electronic devices' passwords.
- Magner removed light bulbs, disconnected the heating, barred visitors, opened her post, made threats against her and her family, and led her to believe there were cameras in the house.
- Magner wept in the dock while the detective garda gave evidence and refused to enter the no-contact bond twice.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whereMagner is formerly of Killavullen, Co Cork (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe offences took place at an address in Waterford (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe offences occurred between 2019 and 2021 (irishtimes.com)
- 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)
- courtJudge Tony Hunt sentenced Magner at the Central Criminal Court (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe judge intended to suspend the final two years on condition Magner agree to not contact the woman directly or indirectly (irishtimes.com)
- 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