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Man Sentenced for Five-Year Domestic Abuse Campaign

3/16/2026

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Story summary
  • Steven Manson, 29, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for a five-year campaign of domestic abuse against Kirsty Nealis, 27.
  • The abuse included physical violence, threats, and isolation, particularly during Nealis's pregnancy.
  • In November 2024, after a brutal attack in which Manson prevented Nealis from leaving and threatened her life, Nealis managed to call for help.
  • Manson received a 10-year non-harassment order prohibiting contact with Nealis.