STAMFORD MAN ANTHONY MIZON JAILED FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY OFFENSES IN LINCOLNSHIRE

In June 2016, a serious case involving a Stamford-based businessman named Anthony Mizon came to light when he was convicted of possessing and making indecent images of children, as well as viewing extreme pornography. The case was heard at Lincoln Crown Court, where Mizon received a custodial sentence for his actions that shocked the local community and highlighted the ongoing issue of child exploitation.

Authorities became aware of Mizon’s activities after an investigation into illegal file sharing. Police traced the source of the illicit material to his residence in Stamford, and further inquiries extended to his workplace in Cambridge. The investigation revealed that Mizon had accessed a file sharing platform called GigaTribe, which facilitated the sharing of files among users. This platform’s nature allowed others to view what he had downloaded, raising concerns about the potential distribution of illegal content.

During the police search of his home, Mizon was cooperative and candid. He admitted to using the GigaTribe site and acknowledged that he had probably downloaded child pornography, although he claimed it was unintentional. He handed over his laptop to authorities, which was subsequently examined in detail. The analysis uncovered a disturbing collection of images and videos, totaling 170 indecent images of children, of which 129 were videos. These findings confirmed the severity of his offenses.

Prosecutor Christopher Geeson stated that Mizon made admissions during police interviews, revealing a disturbing preference for teenage girls aged 13 and older engaging in sexual activities. Mizon, aged 36 and residing at Highgrove Gardens in Stamford, pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent photographs of a child. He also admitted to possessing extreme pornography, further compounding the seriousness of his crimes.

Judge Michael Heath, who presided over the case, sentenced Mizon on June 24. Recognizing the gravity of the offenses, the judge ordered Mizon to be placed on the sex offenders’ register for ten years. In his remarks, Judge Heath emphasized the disturbing nature of the crimes, stating, “You are an intelligent, well-educated and well-qualified man. You are a married man and there you were downloading the most disgusting material. Every time such an image is made, a child, very often a very young child, is grievously abused. These are real children, not disembodied images. They are not actors but real children who are grievously harmed. These offenses are so serious that the only appropriate sentence is imprisonment.”

The case underscores the ongoing threat posed by individuals who exploit children through digital means and highlights the importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts to combat such heinous crimes.