TIMOTHY GEANEY FROM DALSWINTON INVOLVED IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SCANDAL AT DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Dalswinton Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Dumfries and Galloway, Timothy Geaney, a 69-year-old former music teacher from Dalswinton, has been found to possess an alarming collection of indecent images of children. The authorities revealed that Geaney was in possession of more than 21,000 such images, which he had downloaded over a span of nearly ten years, from April 2004 to February 2014.
During a court hearing, it was disclosed that most of these images depicted young boys in partially dressed, erotic poses. Importantly, there was no evidence suggesting any sexual activity or abuse had taken place, and the images were primarily of a voyeuristic nature. Despite the large volume of material, Sheriff George Jamieson noted that fewer than 50 images were classified as higher-level, specifically levels four or five, which denote more explicit content. Geaney claimed that he had not viewed these particular images and expressed no interest in doing so, according to reports presented to the court.
As a consequence of his actions, Geaney was sentenced to a community payback order, which includes a supervision requirement for three years. Additionally, he was mandated to participate in a specialized sex offenders’ rehabilitation program and was placed on the sex offenders register for the same duration. The court proceedings highlighted that the images were downloaded over a period of nearly a decade, raising concerns about the extent of his activities.
In a related development, the Dumfries and District Music Festival Association announced plans to return a trophy donated by Geaney, which has been awarded for the best recorder player under 18 in the region for the past ten years. John Douglas, the association’s general secretary, stated that the decision to return the shield was made after learning about Geaney’s criminal conduct. The trophy, which bears Geaney’s name, will be sent back with a note indicating that the organization does not wish to keep it. The association’s next committee meeting is scheduled later this month, during which the return will be finalized.
Further background information reveals that Geaney, who previously worked as a teacher at Crawfordton House private school, left his position abruptly in 1988 under circumstances described as “under a cloud” by a parent. The parent also noted that the details of his departure were never made public, nor was there any police involvement at that time. Geaney later worked as a supply teacher for Dumfries and Galloway Council, with officials confirming that no concerns had been raised about him prior to his employment. Crawfordton House school eventually closed in 2006.
Authorities uncovered Geaney’s illegal collection of images through a cyber investigation unit that seized his computer equipment. The specialist team found evidence of the downloads, which led to his inclusion on the sex offenders register. Geaney admitted to taking or permitting the images to be taken or made between April 2004 and February 2014. He is scheduled to be sentenced at Dumfries Sheriff Court on February 17, with the case drawing significant attention due to the nature of his crimes and his previous connections to the local community.
During a court hearing, it was disclosed that most of these images depicted young boys in partially dressed, erotic poses. Importantly, there was no evidence suggesting any sexual activity or abuse had taken place, and the images were primarily of a voyeuristic nature. Despite the large volume of material, Sheriff George Jamieson noted that fewer than 50 images were classified as higher-level, specifically levels four or five, which denote more explicit content. Geaney claimed that he had not viewed these particular images and expressed no interest in doing so, according to reports presented to the court.
As a consequence of his actions, Geaney was sentenced to a community payback order, which includes a supervision requirement for three years. Additionally, he was mandated to participate in a specialized sex offenders’ rehabilitation program and was placed on the sex offenders register for the same duration. The court proceedings highlighted that the images were downloaded over a period of nearly a decade, raising concerns about the extent of his activities.
In a related development, the Dumfries and District Music Festival Association announced plans to return a trophy donated by Geaney, which has been awarded for the best recorder player under 18 in the region for the past ten years. John Douglas, the association’s general secretary, stated that the decision to return the shield was made after learning about Geaney’s criminal conduct. The trophy, which bears Geaney’s name, will be sent back with a note indicating that the organization does not wish to keep it. The association’s next committee meeting is scheduled later this month, during which the return will be finalized.
Further background information reveals that Geaney, who previously worked as a teacher at Crawfordton House private school, left his position abruptly in 1988 under circumstances described as “under a cloud” by a parent. The parent also noted that the details of his departure were never made public, nor was there any police involvement at that time. Geaney later worked as a supply teacher for Dumfries and Galloway Council, with officials confirming that no concerns had been raised about him prior to his employment. Crawfordton House school eventually closed in 2006.
Authorities uncovered Geaney’s illegal collection of images through a cyber investigation unit that seized his computer equipment. The specialist team found evidence of the downloads, which led to his inclusion on the sex offenders register. Geaney admitted to taking or permitting the images to be taken or made between April 2004 and February 2014. He is scheduled to be sentenced at Dumfries Sheriff Court on February 17, with the case drawing significant attention due to the nature of his crimes and his previous connections to the local community.