‘SLAVE ADAM’ STALKS AND THREATENS DOMINATRIX BEFORE COURT SENTENCING
A man who obsessively followed a professional dominatrix after sending her thousands of pounds online also sent her disturbing messages threatening sexual assault and physical violence, and later tracked her to a Wetherspoons pub.Adam Atherton, who referred to himself as 'Slave Adam,' reached out to the victim in November 2024 with large sums of money.
The woman, a financial dominatrix, accepted a cash donation and planned to meet him but canceled after receiving a threatening message.
He subsequently requested the money back, apologized, and then stalked her to a Liverpool pub, where he sat behind her, leaving her feeling terrified.
He continued to send threatening messages, including claims that he would sexually assault her and hit her with a hammer.
Atherton was arrested on May 21, 2026, and fully admitted to the offenses, stating that his threats were meant to provoke a reaction.
The victim described experiencing intense fear and stress, especially when he followed her to the pub and lingered outside.
Atherton, residing on Fisher Avenue in Whiston, pleaded guilty to stalking causing fear of violence.
He had no prior convictions.
The court sentenced him to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, along with requirements such as rehabilitation sessions, unpaid work, and a five-year restraining order.
