Teen subjected to 'sustained and vile campaign of rape' bravely speaks out as Belfast paedophile sentenced (opens original article in a new tab)

An 18-year-old woman who was sexually abused as a child by a Belfast man spoke out after he received a 20-year sentence for multiple offences against her and her siblings.

• An 18-year-old woman spoke out about being subjected to a 'sustained and vile campaign of rape' by a 44-year-old man from Belfast.
• The man received a 20-year sentence for over 40 offences against three siblings, including rape, sexual offences, and child cruelty.
• The survivor, diagnosed with PTSD, expressed relief at the sentence and praised her siblings' bravery during the trial.
• The accused denied all charges, claiming the children made up false allegations, but was convicted by a jury of all 45 charges.