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Canberra public servant carved scar into wife’s forehead, sent explicit photos to her work colleagues during years of ‘degrading’ abuse
A public servant who forcibly shaved his wife’s head, carved a permanent scar into her forehead, and made her sleep in the garage “like a dog” during years of “degrading” abuse has been jailed for more than a decade.
Key points:
- The man’s violent abuse of his wife spanned from 2011 until his arrest in 2019
- The physical and emotional abuse detailed to the court included serious assaults, sharing intimate images, and forcing his wife to shave her head
- He has been jailed for more than 10 years, and will not be eligible for parole until 2026
WARNING: This story contains graphic content that some readers may find distressing.
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