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Below Deck Mediterranean bosun Nathan Gallagher was convicted of domestic violence against the mother of his child and Bravo co-star, Gael Cameron, and is now a fugitive from justice in two countries, Australia and Ireland, for failing to show in court in both places.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that with this damning lead:
A reality TV star choked his partner in front of their baby, covering her mouth until she could not breathe, then later fled Australia before she could give evidence against him in court
Nathan was due in Australian court today and did not show, because he’s not in Australia, according to immigration authorities there. The judge wrote, “The defendant doesn’t have any prior criminal history but the offences are very serious, with significant maximum penalties, and context of DV committed in the home,” so she convicted him and issued an arrest warrant.
New South Wales Police have asked for the public’s help in locating Nathan, though the wanted notice says “he is believed to be offshore.”
The conviction is for three charges: “assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking without consent and common assault,” news.com.au reported.
A note: The paper did not name Gael, who was in court to testify, but public court records and other news outlets have, so at this point, we know the survivor’s identity—just as we know Gael from her years on Below Deck—and that’s why I’m using her name.
Court records released today detail Nathan’s crimes, which began when he and Gael drank wine and argued:
During the argument, he used one hand to cover mouth and nose of victim. The victim tried to pull away but accused persisted and continued to cover her mouth, causing the victim to be unable to breathe at certain points.
The accused continued to restrict the victim’s breathing by holding both hands over the victim’s mouth, and the victim has begun screaming, and the victim believes that the accused did not want her to be heard by neighbours.
Gallagher held the woman on the ground and wrapped his arms and legs around her. He slapped her, lacerating the inside of her mouth and bruising her face, arms and legs in the ordeal.
The woman fled with their child but Gallagher cornered her in the bathroom, put both hands around her neck, and tried to lift her.
Hours later he tried to start a second argument and the woman fled the home with the child.
Last week, Nathan told Rolling Stone that he has footage and evidence supporting whatever his version of events are: “I have kept the evidence and will deal with it through the appropriate channels.” He failed to provide that to the publication, and of course, did not present it in court today.
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