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Irish Examiner
28-04-2025
- Irish Examiner
Businessman accused of monitoring wife with home cameras sent to trial
A Dublin businessman accused of "emotional, physical, and financial control" of his wife and monitoring her with cameras in their home has been sent forward for trial. Graham Beegan, aged 45, was charged with coercively controlling his wife, along with assaulting and threatening to kill or cause her serious harm in 2021 and 2022. Gardaí served a book of evidence on him at Dublin District Court on Monday. Mr Beegan, of Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, is charged with coercive control of his wife, which is said to have had a "serious effect" on her on dates between January 2019 and September 2022. He is also charged with three counts of assaulting her, causing her harm, and four counts of threatening to kill her at their home address on dates in 2021 and 2022. Judge Michele Finan noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on the indictment, and a book of evidence was served on the accused. She granted a return for trial order, sending him forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court — where the case will be listed for mention on May 29. He was remanded on continuing bail with a no-contact condition. He has yet to enter pleas to the charge under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence, as well as sections 3 and 5 and the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. 'No comment' In December, Garda Shona Moran told the court the accused said "no comment" in response to each count after caution. Outlining the prosecution evidence, Garda Moran alleged the accused and the woman were married, and his wife made a complaint in 2022 accusing him of "emotional, physical, and financial control" — which was "basically coercive control." The complainant "outlined a number of assaults and threats to kill" but had not required any medical attention, the court heard. It was also claimed he monitored her with cameras and by electronic means in the home. Bail conditions state Mr Beegan must remain away from the alleged victim, not contact her by any means, and notify gardaí of any change of address. Defence barrister Robert Crowley said the accused had no issue surrendering his passport, but travelled regularly for work and asked to be able to apply to have it returned when required. The court held it could be returned with three days' notice and proof of travel arrangements. He did not address the court on Monday, but indicated he understood the judge's warning that he must notify gardaí if he intends to use an alibi in his defence.
Sunday World
28-04-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin man who allegedly monitored wife with cameras accused of ‘coercive control'
Graham Beegan (45) had a book of evidence served on him at Dublin District Court today A husband has been sent for trial accused of coercively controlling his wife, who he allegedly monitored with cameras and assaulted. Graham Beegan (45) had a book of evidence served on him at Dublin District Court today. Judge Michele Finan sent him forward to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Mr Beegan, of Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1 is charged with coercive control of his wife, which had a 'serious effect' on her, on dates between January, 2019 and September, 2022. He is also charged with three counts of assaulting her, causing her harm and four of threatening to kill her at their home address on dates in 2021 and 2022. A prosecution solicitor said the DPP consented to the accused being sent for trial to the current sittings of the circuit court, on May 29. Judge Finan gave Mr Beegan the formal notice that he has 14 days to provide any alibi details to the state. The judge remanded him on bail. When he was first brought before the court last December, Garda Shona Moran gave evidence that Mr Beegan said 'no comment' to each count after caution and was handed copies of the charge sheets. Gda Moran said the DPP directed trial on indictment. In a summary of the prosecution's case, she said the accused and the woman were married and she made a complaint in 2022 alleging 'emotional, physical and financial control', which was 'basically coercive control.' The woman 'outlined a number of assaults and threats to kill,' the garda said. She had not required any medical attention. It was also alleged he monitored her with cameras and by electronic means in the home. Mr Beegan had gone to a garda station and was questioned. Bail was granted with no garda objections. Under conditions, Mr Beegan was told to stay away from the alleged victim and have no contact with her by any means including electronic. He was also to sign on weekly at Store Street garda station, provide gardai with a primary address and contact phone number and notify them of any change of address. The charges against Mr Beegan are under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence and Sections 3 and 5 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
The Journal
28-04-2025
- The Journal
Dublin businessman goes on trial for coercive control, assault and monitoring wife with cameras
A DUBLIN BUISNESSMAN accused of 'emotional, physical and financial control' of his wife and monitoring her with cameras in their home has been sent forward for trial. Graham Beegan, 45, was charged with coercively controlling his wife and assaulting and threatening to kill or cause her serious harm in 2021 and 2022. Gardaí served a book of evidence on him at Dublin District Court today. Beegan, of Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, is charged with coercive control of his wife, which is said to have had a 'serious effect' on her on dates between January 2019 and September 2022. He is also charged with three counts of assaulting her, causing her harm and four of threatening to kill her at their home address on dates in 2021 and 2022. Judge Michele Finan noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on the indictment, and a book of evidence was served on the accused. She granted a return-for-trial order, sending him forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the case will be listed for mention on 29 May. He was remanded on continuing bail with a no-contact condition. Advertisement He has yet to enter pleas to the charge under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence, as well as sections 3 and 5 and the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. In December, Garda Shona Moran told the court the accused said 'no comment' in response to each count after caution. Outlining the prosecution evidence, she alleged the accused and the woman were married, and she made a complaint in 2022 accusing him of 'emotional, physical and financial control', which was 'basically coercive control.' The complainant 'outlined a number of assaults and threats to kill' but had not required any medical attention, the court heard. It was also claimed he monitored her with cameras and by electronic means in the home. Bail conditions state Beegan must remain away from the alleged victim, not contact her by any means, and notify Gardaí of any change of address. Defence barrister Robert Crowley said the accused had no issue surrendering his passport but travelled regularly for work and asked to be able to apply to have it returned when required. The court held it could be returned with three days' notice and proof of travel arrangements. He did not address the court today but indicated he understood the judge's warning that he must notify Gardaí if he intends to use an alibi in his defence.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Dublin businessman, 45, who monitored wife with cameras to face trial for coercive control, assault & kill threat
A DUBLIN businessman accused of 'emotional, physical and financial control' of his wife and monitoring her with cameras in their home has been sent forward for trial. Graham Beegan, 45, was charged with coercively controlling his wife and assaulting and threatening to kill or cause her serious harm in 2021 and 2022. Advertisement Mr Beegan, of Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, is charged with coercive control of his wife, which is said to have had a 'serious effect' on her on dates between January 2019 and September 2022. He is also charged with three counts of assaulting her, causing her harm, and four of threatening to kill her at their home address on dates in 2021 and 2022. Judge Michele Finan noted that the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on the indictment, and a book of evidence was served on the accused. Advertisement Read more in News She granted a return-for-trial order, sending him forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the case will be listed for mention on May 29. He was remanded on continuing bail with a no-contact condition. He has yet to enter pleas to the charge under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence, as well as sections 3 and 5 and the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. In December, Garda Shona Moran told the court the accused said 'no comment' in response to each count after caution. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Outlining the prosecution evidence, she alleged the accused and the woman were married, and she made a complaint in 2022 accusing him of 'emotional, physical and financial control', which was 'basically coercive control'. The complainant 'outlined a number of assaults and threats to kill' but had not required any medical attention, the court heard. It was also claimed he monitored her with cameras and by electronic means in the home. 1 Graham Beegan was charged with coercively controlling his wife and assaulting and threatening to kill or cause her serious harm in 2021 and 2022 Credit: IrishPhotoDesk Advertisement
Irish Times
28-04-2025
- Irish Times
Dublin businessman sent forward for trial on coercive control charges
A Dublin businessman accused of 'emotional, physical and financial control' of his wife and monitoring her with cameras in their home has been sent forward for trial. Graham Beegan, 45, was charged with coercively controlling his wife and assaulting and threatening to kill or cause her serious harm in 2021 and 2022. Gardaí served a book of evidence on him at Dublin District Court on Monday. Mr Beegan, of Pakenham House, Spencer Dock, Dublin 1, is charged with coercive control of his wife, which is said to have had a 'serious effect' on her on dates between January 2019 and September 2022. READ MORE He is also charged with three counts of assaulting her, causing her harm and four of threatening to kill her at their home address on dates in 2021 and 2022. Judge Michele Finan noted the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on the indictment, and a book of evidence was served on the accused. She granted a return-for-trial order, sending him forward to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where the case will be listed for mention on May 29th. He was remanded on continuing bail with a no-contact condition. He has yet to enter pleas to the charge under Section 39 of the Domestic Violence, as well as sections 3 and 5 and the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. Bail conditions state Mr Beegan must remain away from the alleged victim, not contact her by any means, and notify gardaí of any change of address. Defence barrister Robert Crowley said the accused had no issue surrendering his passport but travelled regularly for work and asked to be able to apply to have it returned when required. The court held it could be returned with three days' notice and proof of travel arrangements. Mr Beegan did not address the court on Monday.
