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Scottish Footballer Sentenced for Rape: Serious Breach of Trust

10/9/2025

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Story summary

Niall Geany, a 19-year-old Scottish footballer, was sentenced to three years and nine months for rape.
The offence occurred in the victim’s home on March 3, 2024 after she invited him to charge his phone.
Witnesses described the victim as distressed. Judge Alistair Watson called the harm serious and a breach of trust. Geany is on the sex offenders register.

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Story summary

Niall Geany, a 19-year-old Scottish footballer, was sentenced to three years and nine months for rape.
The offence occurred in the victim’s home on March 3, 2024 after she invited him to charge his phone.
Witnesses described the victim as distressed. Judge Alistair Watson called the harm serious and a breach of trust. Geany is on the sex offenders register.