STEVE JOLLEY FROM STONDON MASSEY JAILED FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES IN ESSEX AND SOUTHEND
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Stondon Massey Child Sexual Abuser
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the music industry and local community, Steve Jolley, a renowned pop record producer from Stondon Massey near Brentwood, Essex, has been sentenced to prison for serious sexual offenses involving a minor. The 51-year-old producer, who gained fame for his work with prominent artists such as Spandau Ballet, Bananarama, Diana Ross, Kim Wilde, and Alison Moyet, was found guilty of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old boy and secretly filming the incident.
The crimes came to light after a police raid conducted by detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s paedophile unit in May. The operation targeted Jolley's residence in Stondon Massey as part of a broader investigation into paedophile activities, including the notorious paedophile package tours to Prague organized by an individual known as Spinks, where boys as young as ten were reportedly abused. During the raid, authorities discovered footage taken by Jolley of the assault on the young boy, who is now 14, along with a significant collection of other indecent films.
At Southend Crown Court, Judge Frank Lockhart sentenced Jolley to concurrent terms of 18 months and six months for the two offenses. The judge took into account Jolley's guilty pleas when delivering the sentence, which underscores the gravity of his actions and the impact on the victim.
Detective Constable David Page, a member of the paedophile unit, provided a statement following the sentencing, emphasizing the disturbing nature of the case. He stated, “He knew the boy was 12. He covertly filmed the whole thing. This boy is now having therapy. It is something he will take a long time to get over — if he ever gets over it.”
Police clarified that there was no evidence to suggest that the footage found at Jolley's home was intended for distribution or viewing by others. However, Detective Constable Page warned the public about the dangers of viewing indecent images of children, stressing that such actions contribute to the exploitation of minors. “What people must remember is that any time they get hold of indecent film of children or look at indecent pictures of youngsters on the internet, then that means that some child somewhere has been exploited,” he said. “It’s a very difficult crime to police, and we can only urge people not to look at such images. We want to make parents aware that these people are out there, and they must know where their children are and take care.”
Jolley's career in the music industry was marked by significant achievements during the 1980s. He played a pivotal role in making Bananarama Britain’s best-selling girl band at the time, with hits such as “Robert deNiro’s Waiting,” “Shy Boy,” and “Cruel Summer.” He produced their first three albums and was also responsible for Spandau Ballet’s chart-topping single “True,” which remains one of their most iconic tracks. Additionally, Jolley co-wrote and helped produce hits for Alison Moyet, including “All Cried Out” and “Love Resurrection,” cementing his reputation as a talented and influential producer before his criminal activities came to light.
The crimes came to light after a police raid conducted by detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s paedophile unit in May. The operation targeted Jolley's residence in Stondon Massey as part of a broader investigation into paedophile activities, including the notorious paedophile package tours to Prague organized by an individual known as Spinks, where boys as young as ten were reportedly abused. During the raid, authorities discovered footage taken by Jolley of the assault on the young boy, who is now 14, along with a significant collection of other indecent films.
At Southend Crown Court, Judge Frank Lockhart sentenced Jolley to concurrent terms of 18 months and six months for the two offenses. The judge took into account Jolley's guilty pleas when delivering the sentence, which underscores the gravity of his actions and the impact on the victim.
Detective Constable David Page, a member of the paedophile unit, provided a statement following the sentencing, emphasizing the disturbing nature of the case. He stated, “He knew the boy was 12. He covertly filmed the whole thing. This boy is now having therapy. It is something he will take a long time to get over — if he ever gets over it.”
Police clarified that there was no evidence to suggest that the footage found at Jolley's home was intended for distribution or viewing by others. However, Detective Constable Page warned the public about the dangers of viewing indecent images of children, stressing that such actions contribute to the exploitation of minors. “What people must remember is that any time they get hold of indecent film of children or look at indecent pictures of youngsters on the internet, then that means that some child somewhere has been exploited,” he said. “It’s a very difficult crime to police, and we can only urge people not to look at such images. We want to make parents aware that these people are out there, and they must know where their children are and take care.”
Jolley's career in the music industry was marked by significant achievements during the 1980s. He played a pivotal role in making Bananarama Britain’s best-selling girl band at the time, with hits such as “Robert deNiro’s Waiting,” “Shy Boy,” and “Cruel Summer.” He produced their first three albums and was also responsible for Spandau Ballet’s chart-topping single “True,” which remains one of their most iconic tracks. Additionally, Jolley co-wrote and helped produce hits for Alison Moyet, including “All Cried Out” and “Love Resurrection,” cementing his reputation as a talented and influential producer before his criminal activities came to light.