PERTH PAEDOPHILE ROSS ASPINALL SENTENCED TO 12 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES
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Perth Child Sexual Abuser
In a recent court hearing at Perth Sheriff Court, Ross Aspinall, aged 30 and residing on Rannoch Road in Perth, was sentenced to a 12-month prison term after being found guilty of possessing a significant collection of indecent images depicting child abuse. The case drew considerable attention due to the disturbing nature of the material and the serious implications for the victims involved.
Sheriff Lindsay Foulis presided over the case and addressed Aspinall directly, emphasizing the grim reality faced by law enforcement officers who are tasked with reviewing such heinous content. The sheriff remarked that officers often have to view these images, which are distressing not only for the viewers but also for the children depicted. Sheriff Foulis pointed out that many of the children involved in the images, most of whom are not from the UK, are likely to suffer long-term psychological harm as a result of their exploitation.
The court was informed that Aspinall had in his possession a total of 459 indecent images of female children being sexually abused. These images were stored on a single laptop and categorized according to the Copine scale, which measures the severity of such material. The images ranged from level one to level five, with 148 at level one, 27 at level two, 95 at level three, 163 at level four, and 34 at level five, indicating increasingly severe content.
Further investigation by police revealed that Aspinall’s digital devices contained additional illicit material. On a separate hard drive, authorities discovered 51 indecent video files featuring children aged between two and 12 years old. These videos were also classified according to the Copine scale, with three at level one, five at level two, nine at level three, 32 at level four, and two at level five. An additional hard drive was found to contain 39 indecent videos downloaded via peer-to-peer file-sharing software, highlighting the extent of Aspinall’s possession of such material.
Aspinall admitted to possessing these indecent images and videos at his residence between September 12, 2012, and June 28 of the previous year. His solicitor, Linda Clark, stated that her client had no prior convictions and described the offenses as involving a relatively lower number of images compared to other cases. However, she acknowledged that some of the images were of a particularly severe nature, classified as level four and five.
During sentencing, Sheriff Foulis expressed the distastefulness of cases like this, noting the emotional toll on those involved in the investigation. The sheriff explained that officers are often required to view a selection of the images to understand the severity of the crimes, which can have a lasting impact on their well-being. The judge also emphasized the seriousness of the offenses and the need for appropriate punishment.
As part of his sentence, Aspinall was ordered to serve a further three years on extended license following his release from prison. Additionally, he was placed on an indefinite sex offenders register, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from potential reoffending.
Sheriff Lindsay Foulis presided over the case and addressed Aspinall directly, emphasizing the grim reality faced by law enforcement officers who are tasked with reviewing such heinous content. The sheriff remarked that officers often have to view these images, which are distressing not only for the viewers but also for the children depicted. Sheriff Foulis pointed out that many of the children involved in the images, most of whom are not from the UK, are likely to suffer long-term psychological harm as a result of their exploitation.
The court was informed that Aspinall had in his possession a total of 459 indecent images of female children being sexually abused. These images were stored on a single laptop and categorized according to the Copine scale, which measures the severity of such material. The images ranged from level one to level five, with 148 at level one, 27 at level two, 95 at level three, 163 at level four, and 34 at level five, indicating increasingly severe content.
Further investigation by police revealed that Aspinall’s digital devices contained additional illicit material. On a separate hard drive, authorities discovered 51 indecent video files featuring children aged between two and 12 years old. These videos were also classified according to the Copine scale, with three at level one, five at level two, nine at level three, 32 at level four, and two at level five. An additional hard drive was found to contain 39 indecent videos downloaded via peer-to-peer file-sharing software, highlighting the extent of Aspinall’s possession of such material.
Aspinall admitted to possessing these indecent images and videos at his residence between September 12, 2012, and June 28 of the previous year. His solicitor, Linda Clark, stated that her client had no prior convictions and described the offenses as involving a relatively lower number of images compared to other cases. However, she acknowledged that some of the images were of a particularly severe nature, classified as level four and five.
During sentencing, Sheriff Foulis expressed the distastefulness of cases like this, noting the emotional toll on those involved in the investigation. The sheriff explained that officers are often required to view a selection of the images to understand the severity of the crimes, which can have a lasting impact on their well-being. The judge also emphasized the seriousness of the offenses and the need for appropriate punishment.
As part of his sentence, Aspinall was ordered to serve a further three years on extended license following his release from prison. Additionally, he was placed on an indefinite sex offenders register, ensuring ongoing monitoring and restrictions to protect the community from potential reoffending.