PERTHSHIRE MAN JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS AT HIS HOT TUB
A man named Daniel Crees has been sentenced to 12 months in jail after being convicted of sexually assaulting three women at his home in Atholl Drive, Stanley, Perthshire.now living in Thanet, The assaults occurred when the women, all over 18 and close friends of his relatives, were invited to social gatherings such as barbecues and birthday parties where they accessed his outdoor hot tub.
Crees was found guilty of four charges of sexual assault against the women, which included inappropriate touching over their swimwear—three times with his foot and once with his hand—and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner when questioned by his wife about the allegations.
During the trial, one victim described how Crees moved his foot closer up her leg, trying to make contact without explicit consent, and she avoided making a scene.
Another victim recounted how he used his strength to push closer to her and smirked during the incident.
Sheriff Pino di Emidio characterized Crees’s behavior as 'predatory,' noting that the victims trusted him because they believed they were in a safe environment.
The sheriff emphasized that this predatory element necessitated the imprisonment sentence, especially after Crees's violent reaction when confronted.
Crees maintained his innocence, claiming he had married in Las Vegas and flew home on the day of some assaults.
His family suffered significant fallout; his parents distanced themselves from him.
His solicitor highlighted his previously good record and his struggles with PTSD, asserting that the conviction already had a profound impact on his life.
The article includes quotes from victims, mentions his address as Broadstairs, Kent, and describes how he responded in court, including calling his victims 'whores' and being physically restrained after the confrontation with his wife.
