Kyle Jinks, 31, was convicted of 21 counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault against his younger sister, Leah Jinks, from 2008 to 2014. Leah waived anonymity, allowing the public to know her brother's identity. The court heard about significant abuse that occurred over seven years in their family home, where Leah was vulnerable. Despite maintaining his innocence and planning to appeal, Jinks was sentenced to 14 years, with the judge noting the profound impact on Leah's life and applauding her courage throughout the legal process.
The court heard that Leah Jinks, the victim, waived her right to anonymity, revealing the identity of her abuser, her older brother, Kyle Jinks.
Mr Justice David Keane highlighted the significant breach of trust and the considerable harm caused to Leah Jinks, emphasizing her age and vulnerability during the abuse.
The judge noted that the family home, a place of safety, became a 'place of fear' due to the persistent and protracted nature of the offences.
Judge Keane commended Leah Jinks for her courage throughout the trial, stating that her victim impact statement illustrated the profound effect the abuse had on her life.
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