JASON TERRY FROM SOLIHULL ESCAPES JAIL AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT IN BLOCKLEY
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Solihull Sexual Abuser
In a case that has drawn significant attention, Jason Terry, a 29-year-old man from Shirley, Solihull, narrowly avoided a prison sentence after admitting to a sexual assault that took place in the village of Blockley. The incident occurred on the night of July 24 last year, when Terry entered a young girl’s home while intoxicated and engaged in inappropriate behavior that left a lasting impact on the victim.
According to court proceedings, the girl, who was just 16 years old at the time, was babysitting her younger sisters while her mother was out. After putting the children to bed, she herself retired for the night. It was around 11:30 pm when she was unexpectedly awakened by Terry, who was heavily intoxicated. The defendant had entered her room uninvited and, in a state of drunkenness, lay on her bed. Prosecutor Simon Burns explained that Terry placed his hand on the girl’s bottom over her clothing, an act deemed inappropriate and unwarranted under the circumstances.
The young girl immediately told Terry to leave her room, which he did. Concerned about the incident, she reported him to the authorities, leading to his arrest later that morning. During the court hearing, Mr. Burns noted that Terry had been out drinking vodka and champagne that evening and did not consider his actions to be predatory. He added that the girl had experienced distress but had since moved on from the incident.
Defense lawyer Stuart Baker expressed remorse on behalf of his client, emphasizing that Terry was genuinely sorry for what had happened. Baker highlighted Terry’s personal struggles, including losing his job, accumulating £40,000 in debt, and spending much of his time confined to bed watching television. Despite these hardships, the judge, Jamie Tabor, QC, criticized Terry for dwelling on his own misfortunes rather than acknowledging the suffering caused to the victim.
Judge Tabor emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “This young girl has suffered considerably by waking up and finding a drunk man lying beside her.” As a result, Terry was sentenced to a three-year community rehabilitation order. This order requires him to undergo sexual offender treatment and remain on the sexual offenders register for five years. Additionally, he was ordered to pay the girl £300 in compensation. The court’s decision reflects a balance between accountability and the recognition of Terry’s remorse, but it underscores the serious nature of the offense committed in the quiet village of Blockley, near Solihull.
According to court proceedings, the girl, who was just 16 years old at the time, was babysitting her younger sisters while her mother was out. After putting the children to bed, she herself retired for the night. It was around 11:30 pm when she was unexpectedly awakened by Terry, who was heavily intoxicated. The defendant had entered her room uninvited and, in a state of drunkenness, lay on her bed. Prosecutor Simon Burns explained that Terry placed his hand on the girl’s bottom over her clothing, an act deemed inappropriate and unwarranted under the circumstances.
The young girl immediately told Terry to leave her room, which he did. Concerned about the incident, she reported him to the authorities, leading to his arrest later that morning. During the court hearing, Mr. Burns noted that Terry had been out drinking vodka and champagne that evening and did not consider his actions to be predatory. He added that the girl had experienced distress but had since moved on from the incident.
Defense lawyer Stuart Baker expressed remorse on behalf of his client, emphasizing that Terry was genuinely sorry for what had happened. Baker highlighted Terry’s personal struggles, including losing his job, accumulating £40,000 in debt, and spending much of his time confined to bed watching television. Despite these hardships, the judge, Jamie Tabor, QC, criticized Terry for dwelling on his own misfortunes rather than acknowledging the suffering caused to the victim.
Judge Tabor emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “This young girl has suffered considerably by waking up and finding a drunk man lying beside her.” As a result, Terry was sentenced to a three-year community rehabilitation order. This order requires him to undergo sexual offender treatment and remain on the sexual offenders register for five years. Additionally, he was ordered to pay the girl £300 in compensation. The court’s decision reflects a balance between accountability and the recognition of Terry’s remorse, but it underscores the serious nature of the offense committed in the quiet village of Blockley, near Solihull.