WILLESBOROUGH MAN DANIEL FABIAN ESCAPES JAIL DESPITE 72 HOURS OF CHILD SEX FILMS
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Willesborough Rapist
In a case that has shocked the community of Willesborough, Daniel Fabian, a 26-year-old shop assistant, was spared from immediate imprisonment despite possessing an extensive collection of highly disturbing child exploitation material. The court heard that Fabian had accumulated a vast library of illegal videos, which would require approximately 72 hours to watch in their entirety, highlighting the severity of his offending.
Fabian, residing on Osborne Road in Willesborough, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the possession of indecent images and videos involving children as young as four years old being subjected to sexual abuse. The court was also informed of a particularly disturbing video depicting a six-year-old boy engaged in bondage. His guilty plea came after police investigations uncovered his online activities, which had been ongoing for about a year.
According to the prosecution, Mary Jacobson, officers became aware of Fabian’s illicit activities through internet monitoring. A raid was conducted at his home in May of the previous year, revealing a significant collection of illegal material stored on his computer. During the search, officers found more than 400 films downloaded from file-sharing sites. Fabian admitted that he derived sexual gratification from viewing these images and videos. The court was told that among the collection was a set of films that lasted a staggering 19 hours, with another group of even more depraved content that would have taken over two days to watch.
During the hearing, Fabian’s defense lawyer explained that the defendant had quit his job at a local shop due to the embarrassment caused by his arrest. The lawyer also highlighted a change in Fabian’s understanding of his actions, stating, “He said quite candidly and maybe with some insight that to start with he didn’t think of children as being victims. In time he now realises they are.” The defense further noted that Fabian’s mother, who was present in the courtroom, condemned his actions but still supported her son. She sat in the public gallery, visibly distressed, as the details of the case were presented.
Prosecutor Paul Green emphasized the gravity of Fabian’s offenses, stating that he had been downloading and storing these images for about a year. He pointed out that Fabian’s computer contained a large number of illegal films, which he admitted to viewing for sexual pleasure. The court was told that Fabian’s collection included some of the most extreme and disturbing images classified by the courts, underscoring the severity of his offending.
In sentencing, Judge Simon James acknowledged the seriousness of Fabian’s crimes but also considered his lack of any attempt to act out his fantasies. The judge imposed a supervision order for three years and mandated that Fabian undergo treatment aimed at addressing his sexual offending behavior. The judge remarked, “The moving images you downloaded depicting children being sexually abused were for your own sexual gratification and were extreme. They were at the most depraved and disturbing end of the scale used by courts to categorise images.”
While condemning Fabian’s “apparent insatiable appetite” for viewing such material, the judge emphasized that Fabian had not attempted to physically harm any children. Nevertheless, he stated that a prison sentence was warranted but that a 16-month jail term—aligned with current sentencing guidelines—would not be sufficient to help Fabian address his issues. As part of his sentence, Fabian was ordered to register as a sex offender, be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, and was prohibited from working with children in any capacity.
Overall, the case underscores the ongoing concerns about online child exploitation and the importance of rigorous law enforcement efforts to combat such heinous crimes, especially in communities like Willesborough where residents are now grappling with the implications of Fabian’s actions.
Fabian, residing on Osborne Road in Willesborough, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the possession of indecent images and videos involving children as young as four years old being subjected to sexual abuse. The court was also informed of a particularly disturbing video depicting a six-year-old boy engaged in bondage. His guilty plea came after police investigations uncovered his online activities, which had been ongoing for about a year.
According to the prosecution, Mary Jacobson, officers became aware of Fabian’s illicit activities through internet monitoring. A raid was conducted at his home in May of the previous year, revealing a significant collection of illegal material stored on his computer. During the search, officers found more than 400 films downloaded from file-sharing sites. Fabian admitted that he derived sexual gratification from viewing these images and videos. The court was told that among the collection was a set of films that lasted a staggering 19 hours, with another group of even more depraved content that would have taken over two days to watch.
During the hearing, Fabian’s defense lawyer explained that the defendant had quit his job at a local shop due to the embarrassment caused by his arrest. The lawyer also highlighted a change in Fabian’s understanding of his actions, stating, “He said quite candidly and maybe with some insight that to start with he didn’t think of children as being victims. In time he now realises they are.” The defense further noted that Fabian’s mother, who was present in the courtroom, condemned his actions but still supported her son. She sat in the public gallery, visibly distressed, as the details of the case were presented.
Prosecutor Paul Green emphasized the gravity of Fabian’s offenses, stating that he had been downloading and storing these images for about a year. He pointed out that Fabian’s computer contained a large number of illegal films, which he admitted to viewing for sexual pleasure. The court was told that Fabian’s collection included some of the most extreme and disturbing images classified by the courts, underscoring the severity of his offending.
In sentencing, Judge Simon James acknowledged the seriousness of Fabian’s crimes but also considered his lack of any attempt to act out his fantasies. The judge imposed a supervision order for three years and mandated that Fabian undergo treatment aimed at addressing his sexual offending behavior. The judge remarked, “The moving images you downloaded depicting children being sexually abused were for your own sexual gratification and were extreme. They were at the most depraved and disturbing end of the scale used by courts to categorise images.”
While condemning Fabian’s “apparent insatiable appetite” for viewing such material, the judge emphasized that Fabian had not attempted to physically harm any children. Nevertheless, he stated that a prison sentence was warranted but that a 16-month jail term—aligned with current sentencing guidelines—would not be sufficient to help Fabian address his issues. As part of his sentence, Fabian was ordered to register as a sex offender, be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order, and was prohibited from working with children in any capacity.
Overall, the case underscores the ongoing concerns about online child exploitation and the importance of rigorous law enforcement efforts to combat such heinous crimes, especially in communities like Willesborough where residents are now grappling with the implications of Fabian’s actions.