David Patrick Williams sentenced for domestic violence attacks
An experienced Sunshine Coast realtor and dad will spend time behind bars after a shocking assault on a woman that left her battered and bruised.
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An experienced real estate agent and father-of-two will spend several months behind bars for a “disgusting” assault which left a woman battered and bruised.
David Patrick Williams, 42, threw a coffee table at a woman during a violent outburst over her messaging another man on dating app Tinder.
The Peregian Springs man faced Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 1, with no supporters in the public gallery, where he was described as a “stellar” real estate agent.
Court documents state Williams was arguing with a woman at a Peregian Springs home on October 31, 2022.
During the outburst Williams struck her across the face so hard she fell backwards, kicked her upper thigh and spat on her face.
He then stood over the woman and yelled at her before she pushed him and told him to get off her.
Williams threw a coffee table at her which landed on her foot, the documents state.
Williams pushed her over again and held her down before he left the home.
Police prosecutor Mark Burrell told the court the spitting was “disgusting and degrading”.
Lawyer Belinda Robinson said her client was a real estate agent at Ray White with a “stellar” professional reputation, and could have his licence removed if convicted of a serious crime.
On Tuesday morning Williams had two house listings advertised on his agent profile on Ray White Noosa River’s website.
The listings were removed as of Tuesday afternoon and a Ray White Group spokesperson confirmed Williams had resigned, and declined to comment further.
Ms Robinson said Williams was well known and had volunteered at the Peregian Springs Primary School P and C for six years and driven a courtesy bus for an RSL for two years.
Williams had attended two inductions of the Men Choosing Change program, but was yet to attend a one-on-one session, she said.
In a letter written to the court the Peregian Springs man said he was sorry and that his behaviour that night was “disgusting” and “inexcusable”.
He said he felt “sick” sitting among the men “who beat (and) intimidate their partners”, and felt that he “didn’t belong there”.
He said he had been a real estate agent for more than a decade, and had his Blue Card revoked when he was charged.
He pleaded guilty to five charges including three of assault occasioning bodily harm (domestic violence offence) and one of common assault (domestic violence offence).
Williams was sentenced to nine months’ prison, to serve one third. He will be released on October 23.
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