Barry Murphy, 39, has been sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of multiple counts of rape, assault, and coercive control against his former partner, Lisa O’Meara. The crimes, which occurred between February 2018 and July 2020, left Ms. O’Meara with severe injuries and psychological trauma. Following the verdict, she encouraged other women in abusive relationships to leave and seek help, emphasizing that the situation rarely improves. Justice Kerida Naidoo handed down the sentence, reflecting the serious nature of the offenses.