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Soap actor jailed for "predatory and callous" rape

Summary

Garrett Phillips, 46, of Galway, was sentenced to six years' imprisonment for a single charge of orally raping a 20‑year‑old woman on the outskirts of Galway on 5 November 2015. The judge described the offence as "predatory" and "callous", noting that the victim was alone, vulnerable and upset in a park at night. Phillips had offered her a lift home, but did not take her to her destination. He pleaded not guilty and denied that the act was consensual. The court accepted his clean record and imposed a six‑year sentence, down from an eight‑year headline. Phillips was ordered to undergo a therapeutic programme and was described by his siblings as a devoted husband and father. The victim's impact statement highlighted the lasting psychological harm she has suffered, including depression, anxiety and a loss of confidence in walking alone. Garrett Phillips was convicted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Soap actor jailed for "predatory and callous" rape. Charges or matters: the offence and has no previous convictions. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• November 5, 2015 Incident
• 2018-07-09 Publication

Why: Mr White that this was because there was "not just one victim in the case, there are four", referring to Phillips' wife and two children. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report