A B.C. man will spend 28 months in prison for the “brutal and prolonged” rape of a woman who will suffer from life-long emotional and physical reminders of the horrific attack.
Brendan William John Sullivan, 29, who pleaded guilty in August, was sentenced in a Chilliwack provincial court room last week on one count of sexual assault against a victim who was 19 at the time.
In his written decision , Judge Michael Fortino said that while he accepts Sullivan’s remorse for his actions as genuine, it doesn’t diminish the fact that he altered the course the young woman’s life and “caused her irreparable harm.”
“She will live daily with the pain and discomfort of your offending, both emotionally and physically.
“I also appreciate that you will continue to live with the shame your actions ha