JASON HANNAH FROM FLINT REPEATS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CRIME IN HIS OLD NEIGHBORHOOD
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Flint Child Sexual Abuser
In April 2022, Jason William Hannah, a resident of Flint, found himself back behind bars after a disturbing incident involving the sharing of indecent images of children within an online chatroom described as 'nothing off limits.'
Hannah, aged 32, was caught engaging in the distribution of illegal material, claiming that he was exchanging these images for what he described as 'normal' pornography on the internet. His actions marked a clear violation of the restrictions previously imposed on him, as he had been banned from accessing certain parts of the web due to his prior offenses.
The authorities became aware of his activities when he was identified in a dark web investigation. His online behavior drew attention when he was found to be involved in sharing child abuse images and videos in a chatroom notorious for such content. This led to his arrest and subsequent court proceedings at Mold Crown Court, where he faced six counts of sharing indecent images of children. The court also noted that his actions constituted a breach of his existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Prosecutor Mr. Michael Whitty provided a detailed account of Hannah’s criminal history, revealing that he was first imprisoned in 2015 for a period of ten months after police discovered over 1,600 images depicting child abuse on his computer. At that time, he was living in the Connah’s Quay area. Following his release, it was reported that Hannah reverted to his previous behaviors. In June 2021, he downloaded the Kik app—a platform he was previously banned from using—and created an account. This action was flagged by the platform’s security systems, which alerted police to his involvement in sharing child abuse material.
Subsequently, police conducted a search of his property in October 2021, seizing his electronic devices, including his iPhone. During police interviews, Hannah made full admissions about the content on his device. He explained that he was going through a difficult period in his marriage and had initially downloaded the app to access 'normal' pornography. However, he admitted to being drawn into a 'nothing off limits' chat group where child abuse images and videos were shared. Hannah acknowledged that he did not disclose his account to anyone, fearing it would lead to trouble, and admitted to sharing seven files over the course of a week, all of which were classified as the most serious category of abuse material.
Judge Rhys Rowlands addressed Hannah directly, criticizing his apparent lack of remorse and failure to learn from his previous incarceration. The judge sentenced him to two more years in prison, emphasizing the calculated nature of his actions. The judge stated, 'This was a deliberate attempt to bypass the order, driven by a disturbing obsession with accessing these images of children. The images themselves are profoundly disturbing, and it is clear you have learned nothing from your prior time in prison.'
Judge Rowlands further expressed his belief that there was no realistic prospect of rehabilitation at this stage, citing Hannah’s non-compliance with court orders and his return to previous offending behaviors as reasons for the harsh sentence.
Hannah’s criminal history dates back to July 2015, when he was convicted of possessing over 1,600 images of child abuse, some of which involved children as young as two and three years old. At that time, he was 25 years old and living in Hafod Close, Connah’s Quay. His arrest followed an investigation by the National Crime Agency’s child exploitation unit. During that case, he admitted to 14 charges related to making and possessing both still images and videos of child abuse, which spanned from 2013 to early 2015. He was sentenced to ten months in prison and was placed on the sex offenders’ register for ten years, with a court-imposed sexual harm prevention order to restrict his internet use.
Hannah’s devices contained a large number of images and videos, including 280 Category A images, 392 Category B, and 935 Category C images, along with 60 Category A movies, 35 Category B, and nine Category C movies. The severity of the material and the young ages of the victims—some as young as two or three—were highlighted as particularly disturbing by the court. Prosecutor Elen Owen emphasized that these crimes were not victimless, as the images and videos depicted actual abuse.
Hannah had actively searched for these images, sometimes creating false identities to evade detection. Despite having no previous convictions before these offenses, the court underscored the seriousness of his actions, especially given the number of images and the vulnerability of the victims. His defense attorney, John Hedgecoe, expressed remorse on his client’s behalf, noting that Hannah was deeply ashamed and disgusted by his conduct. His girlfriend, who was pregnant with their first child, remained supportive, and Hannah indicated his willingness to undertake any available courses to prevent future offending.
Nevertheless, the court made it clear that the scale and nature of his offenses warranted immediate custodial sentencing, reflecting the public’s intolerance for such crimes and the need to protect society from individuals like Hannah.
Hannah, aged 32, was caught engaging in the distribution of illegal material, claiming that he was exchanging these images for what he described as 'normal' pornography on the internet. His actions marked a clear violation of the restrictions previously imposed on him, as he had been banned from accessing certain parts of the web due to his prior offenses.
The authorities became aware of his activities when he was identified in a dark web investigation. His online behavior drew attention when he was found to be involved in sharing child abuse images and videos in a chatroom notorious for such content. This led to his arrest and subsequent court proceedings at Mold Crown Court, where he faced six counts of sharing indecent images of children. The court also noted that his actions constituted a breach of his existing Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Prosecutor Mr. Michael Whitty provided a detailed account of Hannah’s criminal history, revealing that he was first imprisoned in 2015 for a period of ten months after police discovered over 1,600 images depicting child abuse on his computer. At that time, he was living in the Connah’s Quay area. Following his release, it was reported that Hannah reverted to his previous behaviors. In June 2021, he downloaded the Kik app—a platform he was previously banned from using—and created an account. This action was flagged by the platform’s security systems, which alerted police to his involvement in sharing child abuse material.
Subsequently, police conducted a search of his property in October 2021, seizing his electronic devices, including his iPhone. During police interviews, Hannah made full admissions about the content on his device. He explained that he was going through a difficult period in his marriage and had initially downloaded the app to access 'normal' pornography. However, he admitted to being drawn into a 'nothing off limits' chat group where child abuse images and videos were shared. Hannah acknowledged that he did not disclose his account to anyone, fearing it would lead to trouble, and admitted to sharing seven files over the course of a week, all of which were classified as the most serious category of abuse material.
Judge Rhys Rowlands addressed Hannah directly, criticizing his apparent lack of remorse and failure to learn from his previous incarceration. The judge sentenced him to two more years in prison, emphasizing the calculated nature of his actions. The judge stated, 'This was a deliberate attempt to bypass the order, driven by a disturbing obsession with accessing these images of children. The images themselves are profoundly disturbing, and it is clear you have learned nothing from your prior time in prison.'
Judge Rowlands further expressed his belief that there was no realistic prospect of rehabilitation at this stage, citing Hannah’s non-compliance with court orders and his return to previous offending behaviors as reasons for the harsh sentence.
Hannah’s criminal history dates back to July 2015, when he was convicted of possessing over 1,600 images of child abuse, some of which involved children as young as two and three years old. At that time, he was 25 years old and living in Hafod Close, Connah’s Quay. His arrest followed an investigation by the National Crime Agency’s child exploitation unit. During that case, he admitted to 14 charges related to making and possessing both still images and videos of child abuse, which spanned from 2013 to early 2015. He was sentenced to ten months in prison and was placed on the sex offenders’ register for ten years, with a court-imposed sexual harm prevention order to restrict his internet use.
Hannah’s devices contained a large number of images and videos, including 280 Category A images, 392 Category B, and 935 Category C images, along with 60 Category A movies, 35 Category B, and nine Category C movies. The severity of the material and the young ages of the victims—some as young as two or three—were highlighted as particularly disturbing by the court. Prosecutor Elen Owen emphasized that these crimes were not victimless, as the images and videos depicted actual abuse.
Hannah had actively searched for these images, sometimes creating false identities to evade detection. Despite having no previous convictions before these offenses, the court underscored the seriousness of his actions, especially given the number of images and the vulnerability of the victims. His defense attorney, John Hedgecoe, expressed remorse on his client’s behalf, noting that Hannah was deeply ashamed and disgusted by his conduct. His girlfriend, who was pregnant with their first child, remained supportive, and Hannah indicated his willingness to undertake any available courses to prevent future offending.
Nevertheless, the court made it clear that the scale and nature of his offenses warranted immediate custodial sentencing, reflecting the public’s intolerance for such crimes and the need to protect society from individuals like Hannah.