BENJAMIN SCOTT FROM NEWPORT AND RYDE SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENCES INVOLVING UNDERAGE GIRLS
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Ryde Newport Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the communities of Newport and Ryde, Benjamin Scott, a 35-year-old man, has been sentenced to six years in prison for heinous sex offences involving underage girls. The conviction was handed down at Winchester Crown Court following a trial that concluded in June, revealing a disturbing pattern of grooming and exploitation.
Scott, who resides on Park Road in Ryde, was found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with two schoolgirls, one of whom was only 13 years old at the time of the offences. The court also ordered that Scott be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the need for ongoing monitoring.
The case first gained public attention in June 2010, when Scott was convicted after a detailed trial at IW Crown Court. The proceedings uncovered that Scott had befriended his young victims through social networking sites, where he attempted to manipulate and groom them by showering them with gifts and presents. One of the victims, who cannot be named for legal reasons, testified that she is still undergoing psychiatric treatment for the trauma inflicted by Scott. She described how she now suffers from depression and finds it difficult to go out alone at night, a stark contrast to her previous bubbly personality.
She recounted that she stopped attending school after her pregnancy and subsequent termination at age 15, which was a direct result of Scott’s abuse. The girl explained that she lost weight, lost friends, and became tearful whenever the subject of babies was brought up. Her mental health deteriorated to the point where she fainted during an exam, and she described Scott’s treatment of her as belittling and degrading. She shared a heartbreaking quote: “I trusted Ben but he said that I was not good enough for him and he wanted, ‘a real woman’.”
The investigation was triggered when one of Scott’s victims, while undertaking a social work course, was required to complete an assignment based on her personal experiences. Her course tutor reported her disclosures to the police, leading to the criminal investigation. The jury, composed of six men and six women, deliberated for less than four hours before returning a guilty verdict on six of the seven charges against Scott.
During the trial, Scott’s current partner, who is six months pregnant and expected to give birth in October, attended the court to support him. She was visibly distressed when the verdicts were announced. Scott, dressed in a black suit, appeared troubled and shook his head as the jury foreman confirmed his guilt.
Prosecutor Miss Fremantle stated that Scott’s conviction now categorizes him as a Schedule 15a offender under the Dangerous Offenders Act, indicating the serious nature of his crimes and the potential for future risk.
Scott’s legal representative, Mr. Tony Martinto, requested bail so he could manage personal affairs, including transferring his flat, benefits, and vehicle to his partner, and visiting his six other children. However, Judge Ivory Pringle denied the application, remanding Scott into custody until July 15 to ensure he remains in detention pending sentencing.
Scott, who resides on Park Road in Ryde, was found guilty of engaging in sexual activities with two schoolgirls, one of whom was only 13 years old at the time of the offences. The court also ordered that Scott be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the need for ongoing monitoring.
The case first gained public attention in June 2010, when Scott was convicted after a detailed trial at IW Crown Court. The proceedings uncovered that Scott had befriended his young victims through social networking sites, where he attempted to manipulate and groom them by showering them with gifts and presents. One of the victims, who cannot be named for legal reasons, testified that she is still undergoing psychiatric treatment for the trauma inflicted by Scott. She described how she now suffers from depression and finds it difficult to go out alone at night, a stark contrast to her previous bubbly personality.
She recounted that she stopped attending school after her pregnancy and subsequent termination at age 15, which was a direct result of Scott’s abuse. The girl explained that she lost weight, lost friends, and became tearful whenever the subject of babies was brought up. Her mental health deteriorated to the point where she fainted during an exam, and she described Scott’s treatment of her as belittling and degrading. She shared a heartbreaking quote: “I trusted Ben but he said that I was not good enough for him and he wanted, ‘a real woman’.”
The investigation was triggered when one of Scott’s victims, while undertaking a social work course, was required to complete an assignment based on her personal experiences. Her course tutor reported her disclosures to the police, leading to the criminal investigation. The jury, composed of six men and six women, deliberated for less than four hours before returning a guilty verdict on six of the seven charges against Scott.
During the trial, Scott’s current partner, who is six months pregnant and expected to give birth in October, attended the court to support him. She was visibly distressed when the verdicts were announced. Scott, dressed in a black suit, appeared troubled and shook his head as the jury foreman confirmed his guilt.
Prosecutor Miss Fremantle stated that Scott’s conviction now categorizes him as a Schedule 15a offender under the Dangerous Offenders Act, indicating the serious nature of his crimes and the potential for future risk.
Scott’s legal representative, Mr. Tony Martinto, requested bail so he could manage personal affairs, including transferring his flat, benefits, and vehicle to his partner, and visiting his six other children. However, Judge Ivory Pringle denied the application, remanding Scott into custody until July 15 to ensure he remains in detention pending sentencing.