Below Deck Star Wanted: Nathan Gallagher
TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic violence. Resources linked below.Legal team, Angela is solo today and taking a detour from the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip lawsuit and legal issues coverage to talk about Below Deck. There has been a lot going on this season of Below Deck Mediterranean regarding the former bosun Nathan Gallagher and what is unraveling in real time for his legal partner Gael Cameron. While being in an active storyline on television with new episodes coming out weekly, Nathan Gallagher is dodging international arrest warrants for his domestic violence offenses. Angela discusses maritime issues, mechanics of a plea in absentia, and some very famous cases of people trying to use yachts to escape paying taxes, felony charges, and international crimes, including Scientologist founder L. Ron Hubbard and former White House Chief Strategist, Steve Bannon. Despite Nathan Gallagher’s criminal offenses taking place before filming Season 11 of Below Deck, Angela shares why she doesn’t think it’s production’s fault for missing this information in his background check. But since this information has come to light, Bravo has terminated Nathan, and Angela explains why it’s only a matter of time before he is caught.What’s on the docket?Overview of Season of 11 Below Deck Med Nathan Gallagher’s criminal charges and his active bench warrantNathan Gallagher and Gael Cameron’s relationship timelineOrigin of Boxing DayNathan and Gael’s violent DV dispute on Boxing Day in Sydney, Australia that led to his arrestThe penalties for Nathan’s criminal chargesWhat Nathan claimed happened to arresting officersCriminal and legal data that tracks domestic homicideDecember 27, 2025 risk profile for Nathan’s bailWhat happened on Nathan’s trial day (September 1st, 2026)The Sixth Amendment and what that means for criminal procedures in the U.S.Crosby v. United StatesThe statutory philosophy New South Wales criminal law operates onNathan’s August 7th, 2022 altercation in Dungloe, Ireland and his active bench warrant thereWhy Angela doesn’t think this is Below Deck production’s faultCommercial yachts strict maritime security protocolsWhat deckhands have to have to get their visas to work on international watersAngela’s thoughts on why Bravo didn’t cut Nathan out of this seasonThe Immigration and Nationality Act Nuances of international extraditionExamples of when Below Deck cast members have been edited out of the showFamous cases where people have gotten caught in International waters (L. Ron Hubbard, John McAfee, Steve Bannon, and Pirate Abduwali Muse)Domestic Violence ResourcesAUS:1800 RESPECT (737732)US:National Domestic Violence Hotline1800 799 SAFE (7223)Or text START to 88788Ireland:Women’s Aid National helpline1800 341 900Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors!Ollie: Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/docket and use code docket to get 70% off your first box!Alloy: Try M4 Skincare from Alloy and see results in as little as 8 weeks. Visit myalloy.com and use code DOCKET for 20% off your first order!JIYU Skin: The Korean skincare brand everyone is talking about. Our listeners get 20% off their entire order by using code DOCKET at jiyuskin.com/DOCKET #JIYU #adFabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/docket to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/docket with code docket.Whatnot: Download the Whatnot app today and get $20 off your first purchase.Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DOCKET #honeylovepodQuince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Progressive: Visit Progressive.com. Find a rate that works for you with the Name Your Price tool.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.