DOUGLAS COUNTY, Georgia. – A Douglas County man has been sentenced to 25 years, with 10 to be served in prison, after pleading guilty to charges of assault and aggravated battery in a domestic violence case.

Robert Brashier, 52, pleaded guilty Oct. 21 before Superior Court Judge Cynthia Adams, who handed down the sentence.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred on November 12, 2022, when Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Douglas WellStar Hospital, where the victim was being treated for his injuries. The woman, identified as Brashier’s ex-girlfriend, informed authorities that the two had been in an on-and-off relationship for more than 15 years and shared a residence in Douglas County.

According to the victim, the assault occurred after she asked Brashier to turn off a television she was using to play video games at 3 a.m. Brashier, angered by the request, allegedly grabbed a bottle of champagne from the bed and hit the victim repeatedly in the head. and the body while trying to protect itself.

The victim sought medical attention at Douglas WellStar Hospital with the help of her mother. He suffered lacerations to his head, a cut to his temple, redness to his jaw, bruising to both hands and a mark on his shoulder.

In addition to the prison sentence, Judge Adams imposed restrictions prohibiting Brashier from contacting the victim and ordered him to complete a certified anger management course. The court also revoked Brashier’s probation for a previous crime involving the same victim, adding additional prison time to his sentence.

Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine commented on the case and emphasized the bravery of the victims coming forward. “Some victims of domestic violence believe that the abuse will get better and lull themselves into a false sense of security during the romantic phase of the abuse cycle,” Racine said. “We are grateful for this victim’s courage and bravery in standing up for herself and speaking out. We hope this motivates other victims in similar situations to do the same and find peace and safety.”

There are local resources available for survivors of domestic abuse, including SHAREHouse, which can be reached at 770-949-0626, and The Trinity Center, available at 678-715-1196.