Dublin Firefighter Sentenced 7-9 Years for Boston Rape During St. Patrick's Day

Terence Crosbie, a 39-year-old Dublin firefighter, was convicted of raping a woman in a Boston hotel during the 2024 St. Patrick's Day celebrations and sentenced to seven to nine years in state prison. The victim, a 28-year-old attorney, had initially engaged in consensual sex with another Irish man sharing the hotel room before Crosbie entered and sexually assaulted her while she slept. Evidence including hotel key card data, DNA, and surveillance footage contributed to the conviction, and the victim described enduring lasting trauma affecting her personal and professional life. During sentencing, Crosbie appealed for leniency citing his 18 years of public service and the impact on his wife and two young daughters, but the judge condemned his actions as "extraordinary sexual violence." The judge also referenced a 2017 tweet by Crosbie regarding Stockholm as an "underrated rape capital," which influenced the sentencing decision. Crosbie's defense has filed an appeal, though the grounds remain unclear.