Fugitive Reality Star Convicted
Below Deck Star Nathan Gallagher Flees Australia Following Domestic Violence Conviction
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Ireland has a live bench warrant for Gallagher’s arrest, issued by Dungloe District Court on 8 April 2025, connected to an assault and harm alleged to have occurred in Dungloe on 7 August 2022.
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At the 15 January Burwood Local Court hearing, Gallagher pleaded not guilty to the three charges and was granted conditional bail to attend a future date, with prosecutors later pursuing conviction in his absence.
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Gallagher has publicly given a broader interview stance, telling Rolling Stone Magazine that he "made mistakes" and wanted to tell his side of the story, while not accepting being portrayed solely through one account.
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An apprehended violence order (AVO) application has been lodged on behalf of Gael Cameron in an Australian court, reflecting ongoing legal action linked to the couple’s relationship.
Nathan Gallagher, a Below Deck Mediterranean star from Donegal, failed to appear at Burwood Local Court in Sydney and was convicted in absentia of assault, choking without consent, and common assault, according to Bravo and Cocktails. A bench warrant has been issued for his arrest, with Tyla reporting that authorities believe he has fled Australia. The 27-year-old also faces an outstanding arrest warrant in Ireland for a separate 2022 assault charge, putting him on notice in two countries.
Reality Star Skips Court, Gets Convicted Anyway
Gallagher was arrested on December 27, 2025, in Melrose Park on domestic violence charges. At a January 15 hearing at Burwood Local Court, he pleaded not guilty to all three charges and was granted conditional bail, Newsy Today reported. He then disappeared before his next court date, prompting prosecutors to pursue conviction without him present at the hearing.
The court found him guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking without consent, and common assault. Headtopics noted that police believe he may have left the country entirely. His partner Gael Cameron, also a cast member of Below Deck Mediterranean, has appeared in court related to the case and has an apprehended violence order application filed on her behalf.
Dual Arrest Warrants Span Two Countries
Gallagher faces legal trouble on both sides of the Atlantic. Dungloe District Court in Ireland issued a bench warrant for him on April 8, 2025, connected to an assault charge from August 7, 2022, in Donegal. Now both Australia and Ireland are actively seeking his arrest, making international travel risky for the reality TV star.
Star Claims He Wants to Tell His Side of Story
Despite the legal chaos, Gallagher has taken a public stance on the allegations. He told Rolling Stone Magazine that he "made mistakes" and wanted to share his version of events. He objected to being portrayed through only one account, signaling he may fight the charges or offer an alternative narrative once located by authorities.
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