Leeds man jailed for 13 years for rape of unconscious woman
He was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court yesterday
A Leeds man has been jailed for 13 years for the rape of an unconscious woman.
Keith Whitaker, 41 and of Monkswood Hill in Seacroft, was handed the lengthy prison term at Leeds Crown Court yesterday.
In an impact statement read in court, the victim in the case said:
“I want to thank the jury for believing me when he told me no one ever would."
“To Keith, you lied about what you did to me, but now you have been exposed to the court, your friends and family for what you are.
"Through everything you put me through, I have stayed strong enough to get justice, to tell the court what you did to me.”
Detective Constable Jodie Worsley of West Yorkshire Police said: “From the outset, the victim has shown remarkable resilience."
"I have worked closely with her and seen first‑hand the effort it has taken for her to stay engaged with the investigation, the trial process, and now sentencing.
"Her willingness to continue, despite the emotional toll and the wait for justice, is a testament to her strength."