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Man claimed to be 'having affair' with stepdaughter he raped on 15th birthday

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court trial in May, Anthony Byrne, 55, was found guilty of two counts of raping his stepdaughter Kim Jordan, now 36, in 2002. Jordan, who had been raped on her 15th birthday while on a family holiday in Spain, waived her anonymity to name Byrne. She described how Byrne, who claimed he was "having an affair" with her, had abused her during a strip‑poker game and later in their home. Jordan said Byrne blamed her for his actions and portrayed her as a "teenage sexual temptress." She recounted the assault in detail, noting her emotional state and fear of pregnancy. Byrne's defence acknowledged sexual contact but denied rape. Justice Mary Ellen Ring noted Byrne's claim of an affair and that sentencing would be delayed until July 31 due to late documents, while also referencing recent changes to the Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Bill that affect sentencing procedures.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man claimed to be 'having affair' with stepdaughter he raped on 15th birthday. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• July 31 Incident
• 2024-07-23 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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