2024-07-31
Jail for rapist who claimed he was 'having affair' with teenage stepdaughter
Stage: Sentence
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, who previously noted Byrne had said he was "having an affair with his teenage stepdaughter", sentenced him to 11 years with the final 18 months suspended and backdated it to May 15 last for time spent in custody.