Man sentenced to 25 years in Rensselaer County rape

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A Troy man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years behind bars for rape.

Tyrell O’Neill was sentenced in Rensselaer County Court.

He was found guilty in June 2022 of forcing himself on a woman.

The victim told the jury O’Neill put pressure on her throat until she passed out.

Neill also received 10 years of post-release supervision.