The broadcaster was hit with three sets of charges, including assault causing actual bodily harm, breaching a domestic violence order and possession of the synthetic stimulant drug mephedrone.
Magistrate Alison Viney on Wednesday found O’Keefe’s actions in kicking, spitting, scratching and otherwise assaulting a woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, were proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
O’Keefe was sentenced to one 12-month and three 18-month community corrections orders, which include supervision and reporting requirements.
He was also fined $800 for the drug offences.
Ms Viney said O’Keefe’s disregard for the apprehended domestic violence order in repeatedly contacting the victim was a concern for the court.
O’Keefe, dressed in a teal-green suit, became agitated and muttered throughout parts of the judgment, shaking his head at times as the magistrate read out her findings.
Numerous photographs of the victim’s injuries, including bruising and scratches to her arms and chest, were tendered during hearings in November.
O’Keefe denied the woman’s accusations in 2023, telling the court: “None of this happened.”
He had previous charges dismissed on mental health grounds following an incident in January 2021, during which he slapped the woman and spat in her face.
Source: Fallen TV star Andrew O’Keefe found guilty of domestic violence, but manages to avoid jail