ADAM McBRIDE FROM HOO MARINA PARK CAUGHT IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SCANDAL IN MAIDSTONE
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In a significant legal ruling in Maidstone, a judge has clarified the rights of individuals accused of possessing child pornography to retain access to modern communication devices, including mobile phones capable of internet access. Judge Jeremy Gold QC was presiding over a case involving a man who was subject to a sexual offences prevention order, which initially aimed to prohibit him from accessing the internet entirely. However, during the hearing, the judge amended the order to specify that the defendant could own a mobile phone, provided it was capable of internet access, reflecting the reality of contemporary technology.
Judge Gold explained his reasoning, stating, “A man must be entitled to have his own mobile phone in 2010 in reality. As time goes by, more and more do have internet capability. It is the exception more than the rule not to have internet capability. It is difficult to imagine there would be effective downloading of material on a mobile phone because of the size of the screen.” This decision aligns with similar rulings made by other judges, who have recognized the importance of mobile phones in everyday life while attempting to balance security concerns.
In a related case, Adam McBride, aged 33 and residing on Birch Road at Hoo Marina Park in Hoo, faced serious charges in Maidstone Crown Court. He admitted to ten counts of making indecent images of children involved in sexual abuse. The court was told that police raided McBride’s home in October of the previous year while he was living with his mother. During the search, authorities seized various computer equipment, and it was discovered that McBride had downloaded a total of 355 images. Prosecutor Jane Scotchmer revealed that most of these images were classified at the lowest level of severity, but they depicted boys and girls aged between six and twelve years old. McBride’s online username was reportedly “Hellboy,” which the prosecution highlighted as indicative of his intentions.
McBride, who was unemployed at the time, expressed some remorse through his defense lawyer, Shauna Ritchie, describing his actions as “an act of stupidity.” Ritchie added, “He accepts that without an audience to look at the images they would not be produced. It is clear he would benefit from an internet sex offender treatment programme. He would like to learn something in that regard.”
Judge Gold addressed McBride directly, emphasizing the gravity of his actions: “Downloading child pornography is a thoroughly bad thing because it perpetuates the abuse of children.” As part of his sentence, McBride was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and to attend a sex offender treatment program, reflecting the court’s stance on the seriousness of his offenses and the need for rehabilitation.
Judge Gold explained his reasoning, stating, “A man must be entitled to have his own mobile phone in 2010 in reality. As time goes by, more and more do have internet capability. It is the exception more than the rule not to have internet capability. It is difficult to imagine there would be effective downloading of material on a mobile phone because of the size of the screen.” This decision aligns with similar rulings made by other judges, who have recognized the importance of mobile phones in everyday life while attempting to balance security concerns.
In a related case, Adam McBride, aged 33 and residing on Birch Road at Hoo Marina Park in Hoo, faced serious charges in Maidstone Crown Court. He admitted to ten counts of making indecent images of children involved in sexual abuse. The court was told that police raided McBride’s home in October of the previous year while he was living with his mother. During the search, authorities seized various computer equipment, and it was discovered that McBride had downloaded a total of 355 images. Prosecutor Jane Scotchmer revealed that most of these images were classified at the lowest level of severity, but they depicted boys and girls aged between six and twelve years old. McBride’s online username was reportedly “Hellboy,” which the prosecution highlighted as indicative of his intentions.
McBride, who was unemployed at the time, expressed some remorse through his defense lawyer, Shauna Ritchie, describing his actions as “an act of stupidity.” Ritchie added, “He accepts that without an audience to look at the images they would not be produced. It is clear he would benefit from an internet sex offender treatment programme. He would like to learn something in that regard.”
Judge Gold addressed McBride directly, emphasizing the gravity of his actions: “Downloading child pornography is a thoroughly bad thing because it perpetuates the abuse of children.” As part of his sentence, McBride was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and to attend a sex offender treatment program, reflecting the court’s stance on the seriousness of his offenses and the need for rehabilitation.