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'I want to turn my pain into purpose': victim of rape and coercive control speaks out
Summary
Sarah Ryan, a victim of rape and coercive control by her former partner Nathan Grant McNulty, spoke out after he was jailed for eight years. Ms Ryan waived her right to anonymity, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against abuse. She described the experience as 'pure evil' and expressed a desire to 'turn my pain into purpose'. McNulty pleaded guilty to charges of rape and coercive control. The court heard that Ms Ryan suffered years of physical and emotional abuse, including beatings and threats. She described feeling trapped in a nightmare and suffering from severe depression and anxiety. The judge noted the aggravating factor of the relationship being intimate and domestic. McNulty received a nine-year sentence with the final year suspended under strict conditions. Ms Ryan's family, friends, and support organizations were thanked for their support. The case highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help. Nathan Grant McNulty was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'I want to turn my pain into purpose': victim of rape and coercive control speaks out. Charges or matters: charges of rape and coercive control. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- March 2019 Incident
- March 2022 Incident
- 2019 and 2022 Incident
- 2025-12-19 Publication
Why: Photo: Collins) "I am here, I am speaking out because I want to turn my pain into purpose," a woman who was raped by her former partner said today after he was jailed for eight years. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: charges of rape and coercive control (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Nathan Grant McNulty (27) of Ballyogan Avenue, Carrickmines, Co Dublin was today handed a nine-year sentence with the final 12-months suspended on strict conditions for the rape and coercive control of Sarah Ryan. My ex-partner, Nathan Grant McNulty, has been convicted, and sentenced today, for the horrific abuse he inflicted on me for years.
Convicted Person
Charges: charges of rape and coercive control (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Nathan Grant McNulty (27) of Ballyogan Avenue, Carrickmines, Co Dublin was today handed a nine-year sentence with the final 12-months suspended on strict conditions for the rape and coercive control of Sarah Ryan. Speaking after the sentence hearing, Ms Ryan said: "I want people to know what he did, because silence protects abusers, and I will not stay silent any longer." "I want everyone to understand that this can happen to young women like me, too.
Places mentioned
- Ballyogan Avenue
- Dublin
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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