DANIEL NEWMAN FROM DARTFORD ESCAPES JAIL AFTER POSSESSING CHILD INDECENT IMAGES AND EXTREME PORNOGRAPHY
In a case that has shocked the community of Dartford, Daniel Newman, a 20-year-old man, narrowly avoided a prison sentence after admitting to possessing a collection of indecent images of children and an extremely disturbing pornographic video involving a snake.The incident came to light during a police raid on his residence in Dartford in June 2020, revealing a disturbing array of illegal material.
Newman, who resides at James Smith Court in Dartford, faced multiple serious charges.
These included three counts of possessing indecent images of children and one count of possessing an extreme pornographic video.
The video in question depicted a person engaging in sexual activity with a live snake, an act that is both illegal and morally reprehensible.
Newman pleaded guilty to all four charges during a court appearance in March of this year, held before magistrates in Medway.
Subsequently, on Thursday, August 25, at Maidstone Crown Court, Newman was sentenced for his crimes.
The court was informed that Newman, who is employed as a cashier and sales assistant at the fashion retailer Zara, was found to possess a significant number of illegal images.
Police investigations revealed that he had in his possession images classified under categories A, B, and C, with a total of 241 images in the most severe category A, which indicates the worst type of indecent images involving children.
In addition, there were 431 images in category B and 435 in category C.
The police also discovered one extreme pornographic image, along with moving images—26 in category A and 12 in category B.
Prosecutor Trevor Wright detailed the findings, stating that one of the items seized from Newman’s home was an Apple iPhone.
The device was examined thoroughly, revealing the extensive collection of illegal material.
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Wright also highlighted that Newman had a prior conviction for a serious sexual offence, specifically for inciting a boy under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.
This previous conviction added to the gravity of his current offences.
It was also revealed that Newman was still serving a license period following a 30-month sentence for his earlier sexual offence when he committed these new crimes.
The court was told that Newman’s criminal behavior demonstrated a troubling pattern of offending.
In sentencing, Recorder Sarah Counsell handed Newman a custodial term of one year and four months for all the offences.
However, this sentence was suspended for two years, meaning Newman would not serve time in prison unless he committed further offences during this period.
Additionally, Newman was ordered to complete 250 hours of unpaid work and attend 30 rehabilitation sessions with probation services.
He was also placed under a tagged curfew for three months, requiring him to remain at home from 9 pm to 7 am each day.
Furthermore, Newman was placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which imposes restrictions on his behavior and contact.
He will also be required to register as a sex offender and inform police of his residence for the next ten years.
The court also ordered him to pay costs amounting to £425.
This case underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat online and offline child exploitation, and the serious consequences faced by those found guilty of such heinous crimes.
