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Boy who raped and blackmailed cousin gets suspended sentence
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, an 18‑year‑old teenager pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of two cousins and the anal rape of one in 2015‑2016. The judge, citing the case's difficulty and the boy's disgraceful conduct, initially considered a five‑year custodial term but ultimately imposed a three‑year suspended sentence, contingent on completion of a therapy programme. The court noted the boy's progress in therapy and probation, and ordered monitoring of his smartphone to prevent further exposure to pornography. The boy's apology, expressed in a letter, acknowledged regret and a promise to change. No victim impact statements were filed, and the court emphasised the seriousness of the offences and the need for continued supervision.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Boy who raped and blackmailed cousin gets suspended sentence. Charges or matters: anal rape of the girl in her bedroom on dates in January 2016; sexual exploitation of a child by inviting the child to take part in sexual activity on dates in 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2016 Incident
- 2015 and 2016 Incident
- 2020-07-27 Publication
Why: A teenager who raped and blackmailed his younger cousin in order to continue his sexual exploitation of her has received a three-year suspended sentence. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: anal rape of the girl in her bedroom on dates in January 2016; sexual exploitation of a child by inviting the child to take part in sexual activity on dates in 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A teenager who raped and blackmailed his younger cousin in order to continue his sexual exploitation of her has received a three-year suspended sentence. He sentenced the teenager to three years detention which he suspended in full on condition that he complete the programme of therapy he is currently undertaking.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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