A serving Army corporal was jailed for 22 years in March 2025 for raping and assaulting his wife, a former colleague, over five years. Warning: this story has upsetting details.
Key Facts
- Court: NSW District Court
- Sentence: 22 years, 14.5 years non-parole
- Found guilty by a jury of nine charges
- The pair met at Holsworthy Barracks
- The man cannot be named, to protect the victim
The Charges
A jury found him guilty of aggravated sexual assault, sexual touching without consent and seven counts of sexual intercourse without consent.
The Abuse
Court documents said he bought a bamboo stick from Bunnings in April 2020. He hit her with it about 5000 times as “punishment”, news.com.au reported.
Parole
He will be eligible for parole on 1 January 2039.
Help Is Available
If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. In an emergency, call 000.
Correction
An earlier version listed many helpline numbers that could not all be checked. We now list only verified numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long was the soldier jailed for?
22 years.
When can he get parole?
From 1 January 2039.
Where can I get help?
Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
Conclusion
The court heard of years of abuse. Help is always available.
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