Anthony Byrne jailed for raping his stepdaughter

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Anthony Byrne was jailed for raping his stepdaughter at the Central Criminal Court; he received an 11-year sentence with the final 18 months suspended, backdated to 15 May 2024 for time in custody. The sentence was reported on 31 July 2024.

The court heard the offending took place in Spain on the day of Kim Jordan’s 15th birthday in 2002 and several months later at her family home. Byrne was convicted of two counts of rape after a trial in May 2024. Jordan had waived her anonymity.

Justice Mary Ellen Ring identified the victim’s age and her relationship to Byrne as aggravating factors. The judge said he had taken advantage of the absence of a trustworthy adult and noted a lack of remorse and understanding of consent.