ROBERT WILLS FROM DIDCOT FACES JUSTICE AFTER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SCANDAL AT POWER PLANT
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Didcot Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Didcot, Robert Wills, a former employee of the local power station, has been at the center of a serious criminal investigation involving child exploitation and possession of indecent images. Wills, who resided at The Croft in Didcot, was employed at the power station operated by RWE npower until his employment was abruptly terminated amid allegations of misconduct and criminal activity.
The incident came to light in March 2013, when Wills was convicted and sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to multiple charges related to the creation, possession, and distribution of indecent images of children. The court heard that Wills had accumulated a disturbing collection of 758 images depicting children as young as six months old, with some images classified as the most severe level of abuse.
During the proceedings at Oxford Crown Court, it was revealed that Wills had been involved in the production and dissemination of these images between 2006 and 2011. The prosecution described him as a man who had engaged in these activities out of a disturbing fascination, claiming that he viewed the images as mere fantasy. Wills, aged 36 at the time, faced multiple counts, including making indecent images, encouraging or assisting in the commission of offenses, and distributing such material.
Judge Godfrey Carey emphasized the gravity of the crimes, stating, “The court takes the view that these are so serious that only an immediate sentence of custody can meet the justice of the matter.” Despite the severity, the judge acknowledged that Wills had no prior criminal record and expressed some understanding of his remorse and shame. The court also noted that Wills had no legal or moral obligation to inform his employer about his criminal activities, especially since he was on leave at the time of his arrest.
In a related development, Wills had been due to be made redundant from his position at Didcot power station as part of the plant’s closure scheduled for March 2013. However, following his arrest and subsequent conviction, his employer, RWE npower, suspended his holiday pay and canceled a redundancy package valued at over £30,000, citing his breach of contract and the fact that he was incarcerated, which prevented him from fulfilling his employment obligations.
Legal representatives from the Citizens’ Advice Bureau intervened in the case, arguing that Wills had an agreement with his employer that he would not return to work due to accrued overtime, and therefore, his contract was not considered frustrated by his imprisonment. The tribunal at Reading upheld this argument, clarifying that Wills’s incarceration did not breach his employment contract since he was on leave and not expected to be working during that period.
Throughout the court proceedings, Wills’s actions and the subsequent legal consequences have sparked widespread concern within the community of Didcot. His case underscores the ongoing issues related to child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in safeguarding vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.
The incident came to light in March 2013, when Wills was convicted and sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to multiple charges related to the creation, possession, and distribution of indecent images of children. The court heard that Wills had accumulated a disturbing collection of 758 images depicting children as young as six months old, with some images classified as the most severe level of abuse.
During the proceedings at Oxford Crown Court, it was revealed that Wills had been involved in the production and dissemination of these images between 2006 and 2011. The prosecution described him as a man who had engaged in these activities out of a disturbing fascination, claiming that he viewed the images as mere fantasy. Wills, aged 36 at the time, faced multiple counts, including making indecent images, encouraging or assisting in the commission of offenses, and distributing such material.
Judge Godfrey Carey emphasized the gravity of the crimes, stating, “The court takes the view that these are so serious that only an immediate sentence of custody can meet the justice of the matter.” Despite the severity, the judge acknowledged that Wills had no prior criminal record and expressed some understanding of his remorse and shame. The court also noted that Wills had no legal or moral obligation to inform his employer about his criminal activities, especially since he was on leave at the time of his arrest.
In a related development, Wills had been due to be made redundant from his position at Didcot power station as part of the plant’s closure scheduled for March 2013. However, following his arrest and subsequent conviction, his employer, RWE npower, suspended his holiday pay and canceled a redundancy package valued at over £30,000, citing his breach of contract and the fact that he was incarcerated, which prevented him from fulfilling his employment obligations.
Legal representatives from the Citizens’ Advice Bureau intervened in the case, arguing that Wills had an agreement with his employer that he would not return to work due to accrued overtime, and therefore, his contract was not considered frustrated by his imprisonment. The tribunal at Reading upheld this argument, clarifying that Wills’s incarceration did not breach his employment contract since he was on leave and not expected to be working during that period.
Throughout the court proceedings, Wills’s actions and the subsequent legal consequences have sparked widespread concern within the community of Didcot. His case underscores the ongoing issues related to child exploitation and the importance of vigilance in safeguarding vulnerable children from such heinous crimes.