Terence Crosbie rape conviction and sentencing
Terence Crosbie was sentenced to 7-9 years in prison for rape on "2025-10-30" in Boston, following his conviction during a second trial after the first jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. As of "2026-03-01": Crosbie was transferred to the Old Colony Correction Center, and the Dublin Fire Brigade has not participated in the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade in 2025 and 2026 due to his conviction. The judge described Crosbie's actions as an act of "extraordinary sexual violence," and his attorneys plan to appeal the conviction. Approximately 80 individuals submitted character letters seeking leniency, though Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap clarified he did not know Crosbie and refused to write a character reference for him.
Timeline
Want updates on this thread?
Track this story2026
1 update
2026
1 updateTerence Crosbie was transferred to the Old Colony Correction Center in March 2026, following his 7-9 year sentence for rape. The Dublin Fire Brigade has not participated in the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade in 2025 and 2026 due to his conviction.
via rsvplive.ie
2025
13 updates
2025
13 updatesThe United States has paused all visa issuances for diversity immigrant visa applicants and suspended the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the 'green card lottery.' This action was taken in response to recent shootings at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor, with officials citing the suspect's entry into the country through the lottery system as a key factor.
Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap clarified that he did not know Terence Crosbie and had refused to write a character reference for him, stating that the message read in court was a letter of support for Crosbie's parents.
Ahead of his sentencing, approximately 80 individuals, including firefighters, nurses, and a former teacher, submitted character letters to the Boston court on behalf of convicted rapist Terence Crosbie, appealing for leniency.
via irishtimes.com
Terence Crosbie has been sentenced to 7-9 years in prison for raping a woman in Boston. The conviction occurred during his second trial, as the first jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. The judge described Crosbie's actions as an act of 'extraordinary sexual violence'.
via irishtimes.com·courttv.com·boston.com·thejournal.ie·irishexaminer.com
Jurors in Terence Crosbie's trials were not permitted to hear about a 2017 tweet he posted concerning 'unreported rape'. Crosbie was credited with 593 days of jail time, and his attorneys confirmed his intention to appeal the conviction.
The prosecution recommended a sentence of 9 to 12 years for Terence Crosbie during the sentencing hearing.
via youtube.com
During the sentencing, the judge described Crosbie's actions as an act of 'extraordinary sexual violence'.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
Terence Crosbie's defense attorneys confirmed plans to appeal the guilty verdict for rape.
via youtube.com
A jury at Suffolk Superior Court found Terence Crosbie guilty of rape after more than 15 hours of deliberation.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
Jury deliberations began in the second trial after closing arguments.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
Terence Crosbie testified in his own defense during the second trial, acknowledging entering the hotel room but denying any sexual contact with the alleged victim.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
The second trial for Terence Crosbie commenced in Suffolk Superior Court.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
The first trial of Terence Crosbie concluded with a deadlocked jury, resulting in a mistrial.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
2024
2 updates
2024
2 updatesThe alleged victim was treated at an emergency department, and an evidence collection kit was performed.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
Terence Crosbie was arrested and charged with rape, subsequently remaining in custody in Massachusetts.
via courttv.com·irishexaminer.com·courttv.com·irishstar.com·irishtimes.com
Story began · 2 years, 1 mo ago