JARROW STALKER WHO HACKED EX'S EMAILS JAILED
Shane Taylor, aged 47 and living in Jarrow, was found guilty of stalking and cyber harassment after he compromised his former partner’s email account and sent threatening messages to her and her family.The court was informed that many of these communications were sent during a period when Taylor was working remotely from Taiwan.
Taylor admitted to the court that he had stalked his ex-partner, resulting in a sentence of three years and four months in prison.
The judge noted that Taylor repeatedly threatened that his ex-partner would either be imprisoned or lose custody of her children.
He also claimed he would reveal her secrets between December and January.
Evidence showed Taylor drove closely behind her vehicle after a social outing, demonstrating his intimidating behavior.
The victim described her experience as living 'in constant fear day and night,' and said her harassment made her feel 'constantly on edge,' leading her to change her lifestyle significantly.
The court emphasized that his actions caused him 'very serious distress and psychological harm,' and consequently, an indefinite restraining order was issued against him.
The court reaffirmed that Taylor’s conduct involved harassment, intimidation, and psychological abuse, severely affecting the victim’s mental health.
