Below Deck Mediterranean star Nathan Gallagher was convicted in his absence and faces an arrest warrant in Australia after failing to appear for his hearing.
Court Conviction and Arrest Warrant Details
According to court proceedings at Burwood Local Court, Gallagher failed to appear for his hearing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Local Court Judge Janine Lacy convicted Gallagher in his absence and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after police prosecutors confirmed immigration records showed he had left Australia. Prosecutor Sergeant Aruzza told the court that authorities believed the suspect was currently offshore.
Gael Cameron attended the Sydney court with supporters to give evidence at the hearing, but prosecutors could not proceed with a contested trial due to Gallagher’s absence. Judge Lacy noted the severity of the offenses, stating for the record that immigration compliance documentation confirmed the defendant was overseas.
Domestic Violence Charges Stemming From Boxing Day Incident
The documents state that Gallagher and Cameron had argued after drinking a bottle of wine on the evening of December 26. Gallagher followed Cameron into the bedroom, used one hand to cover her mouth and nose to restrict her breathing, and held her on the ground while wrapping his arms and legs around her.
Police charged Gallagher with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking without consent, and common assault. His bail conditions prohibited him from approaching or contacting Cameron, and from consuming alcohol or unprescribed drugs. He had pleaded not guilty to all three charges prior to failing to appear for the hearing.
Prior Legal Issues in Ireland
Gallagher is now wanted by law enforcement in two distinct jurisdictions. Gallagher allegedly bashed a man who was subsequently found in the early hours of the morning and hospitalized. Gallagher failed to attend court in Ireland, prompting local authorities to issue a bench warrant.
Background and Public Statements
Gallagher and Cameron met during season nine of Below Deck Mediterranean in mid-2024 while working as deckhands on a luxury yacht in Greece. The pair continued their relationship off-screen and share a one-year-old son. Following public disclosure of the Australian charges, Gallagher told Rolling Stone magazine that he wanted to share his side of the story, stating that he made mistakes and took responsibility for his own actions while disputing being portrayed solely through one account of the relationship.
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