Margaret Loftus
Margaret Loftus is a former garda who was a victim of domestic violence perpetrated by her then-husband, Trevor Bolger. In a recent court case, she spoke out about the profound impact of the assault on her life, stating that she 'lost everything' and faced stigma within her profession for standing up for herself. Loftus has become an advocate for victims of domestic violence, encouraging others to come forward and seek justice.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus, a former garda assaulted by her former partner, has said her experience of the prolonged and punishing process had broken her 'in every way possible'.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus was the ex-wife of Garda Trevor Bolger and a Garda member at the time of the assault.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus raised complaints about her garda ex-husband, Trevor Bolger, highlighting issues of domestic violence within the force.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus disclosed to Garda colleagues she had suffered domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus praised the Garda members who investigated her case but expressed concerns about the treatment of her ex-husband within the force.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus described the assault by her then husband as a 'protracted assault' which was 'terrifying'.
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Ireland:
Margaret Loftus described the effects of the assault on her life in a victim impact statement.
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