November 14th 2024.
Today, in the Hobart Magistrates Court, a Supreme Court judge by the name of Gregory Geason was handed down a 12-month community corrections order. This sentence was a result of Geason's previous conviction for assaulting and emotionally abusing his former partner. The incident occurred on October 31, 2023, at a home in Hobart. Geason was found guilty of one count of assault and one count of emotional abuse or intimidation, which spanned over several months.
The 63-year-old judge, who had pleaded not guilty to the charges, was found to have physically and verbally abused his partner. He had grabbed, shaken, and pushed her, causing her to fall and sustain injuries. The court also found that Geason had been tracking her movements and was verbally aggressive and jealous. Magistrate Susan Wakeling described the assault as a serious offense and stated that the emotional abuse was not at a lower level. She then sentenced Geason to 100 hours of community service and recorded a conviction.
Wakeling also addressed Geason's lack of remorse and stated that his love for his partner did not excuse his abuse of trust. She also ordered him to continue receiving treatment for his mental health and not leave Tasmania without permission from a probation officer. Geason's lawyer, Fabiano Cangelosi, informed the court that his client intended to resign from his position as a judge, as he no longer had the moral authority to continue serving. Cangelosi also stated that Geason's public image and professional life had been completely destroyed.
The court previously found Geason's partner to be a truthful witness and dismissed his version of events, where he claimed that she had tripped. She had spent months in the hospital after the assault and was unable to work for eight months. In a statement to the court via video link, she mentioned that she had installed cameras around her home and was constantly looking over her shoulder in fear.
In a separate matter, Geason pleaded guilty in a NSW court to breaching an apprehended violence order and is expected to be sentenced in December. For those who may need support, the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached at 1800RESPECT, Lifeline at 13 11 14, and Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636. Stay updated on the latest news, sports, politics, and weather by downloading the 9NEWS app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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