BREAKING: A jury has found Irish firefighter Terrence Crosbie guilty of raping a woman during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Boston. The verdict was reached on October 20, 2024, following a retrial after the first jury deadlocked.
The victim, who was 28 at the time of the incident, testified that she had consensual sex with Crosbie’s roommate at the Omni Parker Hotel before falling asleep in a separate bed. She awoke to find Crosbie, 39, raping her. After the traumatic event, she sought medical help at Massachusetts General Hospital and reported the assault to authorities.
Prosecutor Erin Murphy expressed her elation following the verdict, stating, “From the very beginning, we both credited and supported the survivor in this case, who bravely came forward.” District Attorney Kevin Hayden commended the victim’s courage, emphasizing the emotional toll of enduring two trials.
Jurors deliberated for less than three days, with closing arguments presented on Wednesday morning. This retrial was prompted after the initial jury was unable to reach a consensus in the first trial earlier this year.
Crosbie, who traveled from Dublin to Boston for the festivities, attempted to flee the U.S. shortly after being interviewed by police. Prosecutors revealed that he had booked a flight for 10:10 p.m. on March 16, 2024, but managed to board an earlier flight around 7 p.m.. He was intercepted by Massachusetts State Police on the tarmac at Logan International Airport.
Sentencing for Crosbie is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Prosecutors have yet to determine the specific sentence they will seek, but the case has garnered significant attention regarding accountability and support for survivors of sexual assault.
This urgent case highlights the need for continued vigilance and support for survivors, as the community reflects on the impact of this verdict. Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge.
