A man has been found guilty of rape after a chilling trial at Newport Crown Court. The verdict came in on Wednesday, concluding proceedings that began on Monday, January 5th. The accused, Paul Hallisey, shockingly dismissed the victim’s protests, insisting she was “enjoying it” during the horrific ordeal. Despite the victim’s desperate attempts to make it clear she did not consent—both verbally and physically by repeatedly saying “No, I’m tired”—Hallisey continued his assault, leaving the woman crying and trapped.
During the trial, the jury saw a series of haunting text messages between the victim and Hallisey. She accused him of raping her, to which Hallisey dismissively replied, “Don’t chat sh**.” He later claimed he couldn’t remember and weakly apologised, suggesting, “Why didn’t you punch me or something?” Despite Hallisey’s insistence that their interaction was consensual, the jury found him guilty.
Addressing Hallisey, the judge, Recorder Aiden Eardley, stated that he would be remanded in custody until sentencing on February 10th. Justice is served as this devastating case serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of consent and the courageous perseverance of survivors seeking justice.