Jason Leat, a Black Dog Rapist has been incarcerated for many sexual offences perpetrated against two women.
Jason Leat, 28, of Black Dog near Crediton, was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment at Exeter Crown Court on Thursday, 19 September, after being convicted at trial of two charges of rape, two acts of sexual assault by penetration, and one crime of sexual assault. He was additionally convicted of sexual assault against a second victim.
During the trial, the court learnt that on 4 July 2020, a woman was socialising with friends in Crediton when she saw Jason Leat.
After the evening out, Jason Leat and a friend went to the victim’s flat for more drinks. When she got into bed, Leat got into bed with her uninvited.
She went to sleep and awoke to find Jason Leat sexually assaulting her. She then went back to sleep again before waking a second time to see Leat sexually assaulting her again.
She told Leat to stop and tried to go back to sleep. Jason Leat then proceeded to rape the victim twice.
Jason Leat left the property the following morning, and the victim then called a friend and disclosed she’d been sexually assaulted.
On 18 July 2020, the second victim was out in Crediton with friends and was speaking to her friend when Leat approached her and sexually assaulted her over clothing.
DC Jon Stephens from the Public Protection Unit said: “I would like to praise the bravery of the victims in this case in reporting these crimes and supporting the police investigation. Their courage has brought a dangerous sexual predator, Jason Leat, to justice.
“We welcome the sentence passed by the judge and hope the outcome today gives other victims the strength to come forward and report offences to us. We will listen, and your voices will be heard.”
If you or someone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also report information and crimes on our website.
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Our partner agencies also offer advice and support:
- National Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
- Victim Care Unit (Devon and Cornwall) 01392 475900
- Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) 0300 3034626
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