Illawarra police officer found guilty of rape, assault, and choking over years
An Illawarra police officer was convicted of rape, assault and choking. His ex-wife told the court today about years of abuse.
An Illawarra police officer was found guilty by a jury of two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, five counts of assault causing injury, two counts of common assault, choking without consent, and sexual touching without consent.
The officer was acquitted of eight other charges. The officer's ex-wife gave an impact statement in Parramatta District Court today.
The officer's ex-wife described years of abuse and assaults during her recovery from childbirth. She described assaults while holding their newborn.
Two of their daughters gave their own impact statements. Each described how the violence damaged their childhoods and shaped their futures.
He remains in prison for sentencing in December.
- July 7
- Verdict date
- 10 guilty, 8 not guilty
- Counts convicted
- November 12, Parramatta District Court
- Impact statements
- Two decades
- Career length
Why it mattersA serving police officer was convicted of domestic violence. This raises questions about hiring practices, holding officers responsible, and whether their public duty matches their private actions.
AustraliaThe case of a NSW police officer convicted of domestic violence highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the force's approach to preventing abuse by its own members.
