On Friday, March 14th, a 33-year-old Paedophile, Judith Evans, from Newtownabbey was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court.
Judith Evans received a four-year sentence, comprising two years of incarceration and two years on probation, after admitting guilt to seven crimes of child sexual assault involving a 14-year-old boy.
The charges comprise one count of sexual communication with a minor, three counts of meeting a minor after sexual grooming, engaging in sexual action including penetration with a kid aged 13 to 16, obstructing justice, and possessing an indecent image of a minor.
Judith Evans will be permanently registered on the Sex Offenders’ Register and will be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) for a duration of five years.
Detective Chief Inspector Jill Duffie stated: “Evans is a remorseless, strategic child predator who exploited her position of trust to take advantage of a young boy.”
She used his vulnerabilities and established an inappropriate ‘relationship’ with the youngster, subsequently grooming and sexually exploiting him. The communications between her and her underage student were profoundly sexual and utterly repugnant.
“Due to the abuse endured, the victim has experienced significant mental health challenges and has demonstrated remarkable courage in seeking justice today.”
“A societal stigma persists regarding male victims of abuse, particularly sexual abuse.” I anticipate that today’s court ruling will demonstrate that young boys are as vulnerable and that they bear no shame in this regard. Enduring in silence is never a solution; abuse is never the responsibility of the victim.
“We will persist in our efforts to bring child predators to justice and urge anyone who has experienced similar abuse to come forward.” The passage of time is inconsequential.
“Child abuse must cease in Northern Ireland; we will exert all efforts to thwart predators and secure justice for victims.”
If any young individuals have been subjected to similar targeting and abuse, we encourage them to come forward to us. We will assist and provide support to you.
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