A registered Stevenage Paedophile sex offender, Malcom Graham, who significantly impacted his victim’s life has been sentenced to over six years in prison at Luton Crown Court.
Malcom Graham, 75, of Skegness Road, Stevenage, used his acquaintance with a woman by sexually abusing her in her residence while she was asleep in 2018. In 2019, the victim reported the offence to Bedfordshire Police, prompting an investigation.
Malcom Graham was already listed on the Sex Offender Register following a sexual assault conviction in the 1980s. He entered a guilty plea for sexual assault and received his sentence at Luton Crown Court on Thursday, February 9.
Malcom Graham received a sentence of six years and seven months in prison, followed by an extended period of three years and six months on licence. In an impact statement presented in court, the victim stated: “The flashbacks I experienced regarding that night were intolerable.”
“I frequently experienced night terrors that caused me to scream during my sleep.” That individual devastated and appropriated a significant portion of our existence. While we cannot erase the memories of the torment inflicted by that individual, we are striving to cultivate a more fulfilling existence devoid of his presence.
Detective Sergeant Amy Hawkes of Bedfordshire Police stated: “This was a predatory assault by an individual who masqueraded as a friend to exploit a woman within her residence.” During the investigation, Malcom Graham refuted the allegation of non-consent, asserting, ‘she did not say no.’
Consent entails voluntarily agreeing to an action while possessing the autonomy and capacity to make or alter that decision. During the incident, individuals may experience pressure, fear, and paralysis, rendering them incapable of making autonomous decisions, which is a crime.
I wish to express my gratitude to the victim for demonstrating the fortitude to come forward and for consistently supporting the investigation over the years. I would also like to express my gratitude to her husband for the steadfast support he has provided her.
“This case illustrates that convictions for sexual assaults are attainable regardless of the offender’s identity, the timing of the offences, or the reporting date.” Individuals can report sexual assault, regardless of its recency, to the police by dialling 101 or through online submission. In an emergency, always dial 999.
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