TV Reporter's Ex-Husband Enters Plea In Domestic Violence Case

CORNWALL, NY — The former husband of a News 12 reporter admitted Monday to assaulting his then-wife and endangering his children's welfare.

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler said Sean Doyle, 38, of Cornwall, pleaded guilty in Orange County Court to first-degree coercion, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Doyle was arrested March 18, 2019, after his wife Blaise Gomez, a reporter at News 12, called police and said he had assaulted her and placed his hands around her neck.

Prosecutors said the coercion charge was because Doyle threatened and physically restrained his wife from leaving the home.

The endangerment charges concerned Doyle's conduct toward three children.

Under the terms of the plea bargain, the DA's office will recommend that Doyle be sentenced to one and one-third to four years in prison when he's sentenced Sept. 9.

After the plea, Gomez said this was a win "not just for me, but for all victims of domestic violence.

"There is help if they seek it," she said.

Hoovler said that, normally, victims are not identified in statements to the press, but Gomez said she believes it's important for those subjected to domestic abuse know what help is available to them.

"I hope Ms. Gomez' actions in bravely coming forward in this case inspires others who are similarly being victimized to do the same," he said.

"In this case, as in far too many others, children are also victims," Hoovler said. "I urge all who are aware of instances of domestic violence, or who are themselves victims, to contact law enforcement."

He said help is also available by calling Fearless Hudson Valley Inc., formerly known as Safe Homes of Orange County, at 845-5620-5340.

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