The judge set Crosbie’s bail at $100,000 cash, with conditions that the defendant must stay away and have no contact direct or indirect with the alleged victim, not to leave Massachusetts, to surrender his passport prior to release and not apply for another one. This was June 2024.

The latest news regarding the Dublin firefighter charged with rape in Boston following the St. Patrick’s Day parade centers on Terence Crosbie, a member of the Dublin Fire Brigade. Crosbie was arrested in March 2024 at Logan Airport in Boston, accused of raping a 28-year-old woman at the Omni Parker House Hotel on March 15, 2024. He had traveled to Boston with a group of Dublin Fire Brigade members to participate in the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Incident and Charges: The prosecution alleges that Crosbie raped the woman after she had consensual sex with another firefighter sharing his hotel room. The alleged victim reportedly woke up to Crosbie assaulting her, despite her demands for him to stop. He was charged with one count of rape in Boston Municipal Court Central Division and has been held at Suffolk County Jail since his arrest .Court Proceedings: Crosbie was ordered to be held on $100,000 bail, required to surrender his passport, and prohibited from leaving Massachusetts. His next court appearance was scheduled for April 16, 2025, though no further updates on the case’s progress are available .

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Defense and Support: Crosbie maintains his innocence, with his lawyer emphasizing his clean record as an award-winning firefighter, EMT, and community volunteer. His wife and family have expressed full support, with his lawyer stating they want him back home in Dublin. The defense argues the accusation is inconsistent with Crosbie’s character and history.