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MAN JAILED FOR RAPING GIRL, FIVE
1995 A man identified as James Smith, aged 37 and residing on Ness Drive in Arbroath, was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to raping a five-year-old girl and molesting three other young girls aged 12, seven, and eight.
The court was told that Smith's conduct was 'disgusting, dangerous, and has to be severely discouraged,' as stated by Lord Caplan.
The case emerged when one of the young victims confided in her mother about the abuse.
Prosecutor Mr.
Scott Brady outlined that some assaults occurred during a game called 'ghosties' with the younger girls.
Defense counsel Mr.
Hugh Matthews QC described Smith as having limited intelligence, having endured a difficult childhood and being a victim of abuse himself.
He also noted that Smith had been subjected to harsh treatment while on remand, where other prisoners threw urine and scalding water at him due to his charges.
The court acknowledged the grave nature of Smith's offenses and imposed a substantial prison sentence.
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1995 A man identified as James Smith, aged 37 and residing on Ness Drive in Arbroath, was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to raping a five-year-old girl and molesting three other young girls aged 12, seven, and eight. ...
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1995 A man identified as James Smith, aged 37 and residing on Ness Drive in Arbroath, was sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to raping a five-year-old girl and molesting three other young girls aged 12, seven, and eight
