BRISTOL WORKMAN JAILED FOR SECRETLY FILMING WOMAN IN SHOWER AND BEDROOM
A man employed as a contract worker in Bristol was discovered secretly recording a woman in her shower.When law enforcement was contacted, he confessed to installing a spy camera and filming her inside her bedroom.
James Campbell, aged 58 and residing in Abronhill, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, pleaded guilty to two counts of voyeurism.
On Thursday, July 7, he appeared before Bristol Crown Court for sentencing.
Judge Michael Longman sentenced him to ten months in prison.
The judge remarked that the woman felt traumatized, violated, and described her reactions as sick, shocked, angry, upset, mortified, paranoid, and uncomfortable.
Prosecutor Emily Evans stated that the woman had reported Campbell to authorities, who claimed his actions were a "moment of madness" while under the influence of alcohol.
Nonetheless, Campbell also admitted to installing a spy camera in her bedroom that recorded her on several occasions.
Defense lawyer Tony Bignall conveyed Campbell's remorse, noting that he felt deep shame and regret.
Bignall added that Campbell had cooperated with police, was participating in probation programs, and hoped to rejoin the workforce after a period of redundancy.
It was also revealed that Campbell made inappropriate comments to the victim about her appearance, saying she had a nice bottom and suggesting she might like a "bad boy." The ordeal has left the victim feeling distressed and violated, emphasizing the gravity of voyeurism and privacy invasion offenses.
