Paedophile Rapist Sentenced for Grotesque Crimes Against a Child
Jason Lea, 33, received a lengthy prison sentence for horrific sexual offences against a young girl in Stockport
Stockport, UK, Jason Lea, Sexual Offences, Child Abuse
Stockport: A man named Jason Lea, 33, has been sentenced to a long time in prison for some truly awful crimes against a child. He broke down in tears as the judge handed down the sentence.
The court heard about the regular abuse the girl suffered over two years. Lea even threatened her, telling her to stay quiet or he’d end up in prison himself.
Things started to come to light when the girl finally told a school staff member about the abuse. During a police interview, she shared some really disturbing details about what Lea had done.
Lea had no prior convictions, but he manipulated the girl into thinking he was a ‘kind man’. He told her not to tell anyone, which is just heartbreaking.
His lawyer mentioned that Lea’s guilty pleas helped spare the girl from having to testify in court. He claimed this showed Lea’s potential for rehabilitation, but it’s hard to see that after such horrific actions.
Lea had a troubled childhood, but he described his own crimes as ‘unspeakable’. The judge, Bernadette Baxter, didn’t hold back, calling his actions ‘grotesque’ and highlighting the heavy burden placed on the child.
In the end, Lea received a 19-year extended prison sentence. He won’t even be eligible for parole for 12 years, and even then, it’s up to the Parole Board to decide if he’s safe to release.
Additionally, he’s now considered a significant risk to children and will be under a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order. He’ll also have to register as a sex offender for life.
Lea pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. It’s a tragic situation that no child should ever have to endure.