Riad Hamzi

Riad Hamzi, a 51-year-old Algerian national, was recently sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of his then-wife, Elena O’Brien, during a violent confrontation in Cork. Convicted in December 2022, Hamzi's case drew attention due to the nature of the crime, which occurred as O’Brien expressed her desire to separate from him. Despite having character witnesses vouching for his demeanor in the community, the court highlighted the severity of his actions and their impact on the victim.