Terence Crosbie rape conviction and sentencing
Terence Crosbie, an Irish firefighter, was sentenced to 7-9 years in prison on October 30, 2025, in Boston for raping a woman, with the judge describing his actions as an act of 'extraordinary sexual violence'. As of May 21, 2026, Crosbie was transferred to a lower-security facility, serving his sentence, and his legal team plans to appeal the verdict. Approximately 80 individuals submitted character letters on his behalf before sentencing, though Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap clarified he did not provide a character reference for Crosbie. The Dublin Fire Brigade has not participated in the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade in 2025 and 2026 due to his conviction.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Terence Crosbie, an Irish firefighter convicted of rape in Boston, was transferred to a lower-security facility on March 20, 2026.
Terence Crosbie, an Irish firefighter convicted of rape in Boston, was transferred to a lower-security facility on March 20, 2026. He is currently serving a 7 to 9-year sentence. His legal team has indicated plans to appeal the verdict.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Terence Crosbie was transferred to the Old Colony Correction Center in March 2026, following his 7-9 year sentence for rape.
Terence 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.
December 2025 — 1 developments
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November 2025 — 2 developments
Br Richard Hendrick OFM Cap clarified that he did not know Terence Crosbie and had refused to write …
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 …
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.
October 2025 — 9 developments
Terence Crosbie has been sentenced to 7-9 years in prison for raping a woman in Boston.
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'.
Jurors in Terence Crosbie's trials were not permitted to hear about a 2017 tweet he posted concerning 'unreported rape'.
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.
The prosecution recommended a sentence of 9 to 12 years for Terence Crosbie during the sentencing hearing.
During the sentencing, the judge described Crosbie's actions as an act of 'extraordinary sexual violence'.
During the sentencing, the judge described Crosbie's actions as an act of 'extraordinary sexual violence'.
Terence Crosbie's defense attorneys confirmed plans to appeal the guilty verdict for rape.
Terence Crosbie's defense attorneys confirmed plans to appeal the guilty verdict for rape.
A jury at Suffolk Superior Court found Terence Crosbie guilty of rape after more than 15 hours of deliberation.
A jury at Suffolk Superior Court found Terence Crosbie guilty of rape after more than 15 hours of deliberation.
Jury deliberations began in the second trial after closing arguments.
Jury deliberations began in the second trial after closing arguments.
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.
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.
The second trial for Terence Crosbie commenced in Suffolk Superior Court.
The second trial for Terence Crosbie commenced in Suffolk Superior Court.
June 2025 — 1 developments
The first trial of Terence Crosbie concluded with a deadlocked jury, resulting in a mistrial.
The first trial of Terence Crosbie concluded with a deadlocked jury, resulting in a mistrial.
March 2024 — 2 developments
The alleged victim was treated at an emergency department, and an evidence collection kit was performed.
The alleged victim was treated at an emergency department, and an evidence collection kit was performed.
Terence Crosbie was arrested and charged with rape, subsequently remaining in custody in Massachusetts.
Terence Crosbie was arrested and charged with rape, subsequently remaining in custody in Massachusetts.