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Nathan Gallagher Convicted of Domestic Violence After Fleeing Australia; Warrants Issued in Two Countries
9/1/2026, 11:59:18 PM
Core Event: Conviction in Absentia and International Warrants
On Tuesday, September 1 a Burwood Local Court judge convicted Bravo reality-star Nathan Gallagher of three domestic-violence offences—assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional choking without consent, and common assault. Gallagher, 27, did not appear; immigration records showed he was “currently overseas.” Judge Janine Lacy entered the conviction and issued an arrest warrant for New South Wales, with a separate warrant later activated in Ireland where he had previously failed to appear on an assault charge.
Background & Context
Gallagher and former “Below Deck Mediterranean” co-star Gael Cameron share a 14-month-old son, Kayden. In December 2025 Gallagher was arrested in Sydney after police responded to a domestic-violence report involving an unidentified woman; he was granted conditional bail on December 28. He also faced an assault allegation in County Donegal from August 7, 2022, for which a bench warrant was issued in April 2025 after he missed a Dungloe District Court appearance.
Timeline
- August 7, 2022 – Alleged assault in Donegal.
- December 27, 2025 – Arrest in Sydney.
- December 28, 2025 – Bail granted.
- September 1, 2026 – Convicted in absentia; warrants issued in NSW and Ireland.
Data & Statistics
- Age: 27.
- Charges: three domestic-violence offences.
- No prior criminal history noted by the court.
- The 2025 incident was reported both as causing no injuries and as resulting in bruising and facial lacerations.
Official Statements & Responses
Judge Lacy emphasized the seriousness of the offences and cited immigration data confirming Gallagher’s overseas location. Prosecutor Sergeant Aruzza told the court the defendant was believed to be offshore. NSW Police urged anyone with information on Gallagher’s whereabouts to contact emergency services. In a Rolling Stone statement Gallagher admitted imperfection, pledged responsibility, and said additional video and message evidence exists.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the physical impact of the December 2025 incident, and the victim’s identity remains unnamed in several accounts, limiting public verification.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Given the serious nature of offences, and I note on the record I have been given documentation from immigration compliance operations division that he is currently overseas,” — Janine Lacy, judge
- “I’m not claiming I was perfect. I wasn’t,” — Nathan Gallagher
- “I have kept the evidence and will deal with it through the appropriate channels,” — Nathan Gallagher
