A Manchester-based TikTok influencer with tens of thousands of followers has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for committing a series of violent sexual offences, including raping a woman on at least ten separate occasions.
Court Convicts Influencer After Five-Day Trial
Jennifer O'Brien, 34, who used the online handle Jennifer Nieve, was found guilty following a five-day trial at Manchester Crown Court last year. The defendant, referred to in court documents as 'Jordan O'Brien aka Jennifer Nieve', was convicted of multiple serious charges including rape, assault by penetration, and threatening with an offensive weapon.
Judge Details Repeated Offending
During sentencing, Recorder Tim Harrington stated that the rape charge was based on evidence confirming no fewer than ten separate incidents. "I have to sentence you for at least 10 occasions that you raped her. This was repeated offending," the judge told O'Brien, who is reported to have transitioned from a man to a woman.
The court heard that O'Brien raped the victim despite clear indications that she did not consent to sexual activity. Prosecutors alleged that the defendant became "aggressive" when the victim did not comply with her demands.
Victim's Statement Reveals Lasting Trauma
In a powerful statement read on her behalf, the victim described suffering from severe panic attacks and anxiety as a direct result of the prolonged abuse. "I don't sleep for very long, and I'm up at all hours of the night. If I am in a group of more than five people I suffer from anxiety," she told the court.
The victim emphasised the profound and lasting impact of the crimes, stating: "The impact has been long term and deeply damaging. I have lived for years with fear and anxiety." Her testimony was reported by the Manchester Evening News following the sentencing hearing.
Defence Arguments in Mitigation
Defence barrister Dan Calder presented several mitigating factors during the sentencing hearing. He described O'Brien's previous good character as "the strongest feature available" in her defence, despite the serious nature of the convictions.
Mr Calder informed the court that O'Brien "does not agree with the verdicts returned by the jury" but acknowledged the judge's "public duty" to impose an appropriate sentence. The defence also suggested the defendant is "highly likely" to be suffering from complex post-traumatic stress disorder and has a "history of trauma".
Sentencing Details and Custodial Arrangements
Jennifer O'Brien, who was of no fixed address at the time of sentencing, received a 17-year prison sentence with specific conditions. The judge ordered that she must serve two-thirds of this term in custody before becoming eligible for release.
The defence highlighted that O'Brien had spent two years on bail prior to sentencing while observing an electronically monitored curfew, which will count toward her overall sentence calculation. This period of restricted liberty was taken into consideration during the sentencing process.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendant's social media presence and the severity of the offences committed against a vulnerable victim who continues to experience substantial psychological harm from the repeated assaults.
