ANDREW GASSON FROM CARDIFF AND EGHAM ESCAPES PRISON WHILE PAEDOPHILE FATHER KEITH GASSON IS JAILED IN CARDIFF

In a recent court hearing held at Cardiff Crown Court, Andrew Gasson, a 38-year-old man originally from Cardiff who now resides in Egham, was spared a prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of indecent assault. Instead of incarceration, the court imposed a two-year conditional discharge on Gasson and mandated that he register as a sex offender for the duration of that period.

The case drew significant attention due to the contrasting fates of Gasson and his father, Keith Gasson, aged 67. Keith Gasson was sentenced in July to a lengthy prison term of 14 years after being convicted of sexually abusing two young girls in Cardiff. The severity of his sentence underscores the gravity of his crimes and the impact on his victims.

Andrew Gasson faced a total of 11 charges, including rape, indecent assault, and gross indecency with a child. He had initially denied all allegations, but ultimately pleaded guilty, leading to the court's decision to avoid a custodial sentence. The court proceedings revealed that the alleged assaults committed by Gasson occurred within their family home in Cardiff and spanned over more than eight years, highlighting a disturbing pattern of abuse.

The court also heard details about the Gasson family’s religious lifestyle. The family was described as devout, engaging in daily prayers twice a day, discussing the Bible during dinner, and attending church services three times every Sunday. Despite this outward appearance of piety, the court was informed that Keith Gasson was abusing two girls, while his son, Andrew, was accused of preying on a girl and a boy, further complicating the case and emphasizing the tragic breach of trust within the family.

The ongoing trial continues to unfold, shedding light on the disturbing details of the abuse and the contrasting judicial outcomes for father and son. The case remains a stark reminder of the hidden dangers that can lurk behind seemingly respectable family facades.