ROBERT LE MASURIER SENTENCED IN JERSEY FOR SEXUAL GROOMING OF 13-YEAR-OLD BOY
In March 2018, Robert Le Masurier, a man from Jersey, was sentenced to seven months in jail after being convicted of attempting to meet a 13-year-old boy for sexual activity following a period of online grooming.The case drew significant attention due to Le Masurier’s deafness and the involvement of Jersey-based vigilante Cheyenne O’Connor, who played a crucial role in exposing the predator.
Le Masurier, who had previously pleaded guilty to the charges, was caught after engaging in a series of conversations with an individual posing as the young boy, known as 'Benny.' The online exchanges began in early January, with Le Masurier initiating contact and quickly progressing to explicit discussions.
During the conversations, Le Masurier expressed a desire for sexual encounters, despite being informed of Benny’s age.
The exchanges included requests for photographs, discussions about school, and explicit sexual propositions, all conducted in a manner that Ms.
Hallam described as involving
