Dangerous rapist locked up for 24 years
A dangerous rapist is facing a prison sentence of almost a quarter of a century after he attacked two women.
James Barrass, who was branded a "narcissist and a pathological liar" by a victim, has been convicted of a series of sickening offences after a trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
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One of the women spoke of having flashbacks and said he has shown "no remorse" while a judge called him an "extremely dangerous" man who poses a risk to the public.
Barrass, 37, of Priory Grange, Blyth, Northumberland, was found guilty of charges including rape, attempted sexual assault and assault by penetration.
As well as the prison sentence, of which he will serve two-thirds behind bars, he must sign the sex offenders register for life and was given indefinite restraining orders.In a victim impact statement, one victim, who branded him a "narcissist and a pathological liar", said: "It's difficult for me to sum up how much of a negative impact he has had on my life.
"I was unable to sleep properly and I get night terrors and wake up soaked in sweat and I have flashbacks. My mental health has been just awful, including daily panic attacks.
"He is not sorry at all. He is only sorry he was caught.
"The day the jury found him guilty and he was remanded is the first time in a long time I've slept properly. It was so nice to feel at peace.
"Now he is in prison he can't harm anyone. I feel like I've done everything I can to prevent him harming someone else. The worst thing is he has no remorse for what he has done."
The court heard a pre-sentence report said Barrass minimises and distorts his offending and places responsibility on his victims.
Judge Penny Moreland told him: "You have had a seriously adverse impact on the life of both of these women. There is no doubt in my mind you are an extremely dangerous offender. You pose a significant risk of serious harm to members of the public."
Lorraine Mustard, defending, said Barrass isn't heavily convicted and has a family who will have to live without him.