Child rapists, a perverted teacher and sex offenders have all been locked up at Teesside Crown Court last week.
The Northern Echo has pulled together a list of some of the most serious offenders facing justice.
See them below and find out why they were jailed.
Predatory rapist
A 'predatory' child rapist has been jailed for more than a decade after targeting a vulnerable young girl two decades ago.
Michael Scott, who has a number of convictions for sexual offences, was found guilty of raping the young girl following a trial at Teesside Crown Court.
The 45-year-old’s depraved attack left his young victim traumatised and she is still struggling to come to terms with the impact of his rape.
In a victim impact statement, she told the court how throughout her childhood and into adulthood she had suffered from anxiety and struggled with trusting people.
Scott, of Dufton Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, was found guilty of a single count of rape, which occurred in the late 90s, despite refusing to take part in the trial.
Judge Paul Watson KC, the Recorder of Middlesbrough, branded Scott a ‘predatory sexual offender’ as he locked him up for 12 years and issued him with a one-year extended licence.
Scott was issued with an indefinite sexual harm prevention order, ordered to sign on the sex offenders’ register for life, and an indefinite restraining order.
Pervert teacher
A sick teacher who groomed a teenage girl after sending a video of himself carrying out a sex act and asking her if he could whip her with his tie has been locked up.
David Amos was tasked with contacting the County Durham student during the early days of the Covid pandemic but instead used his time to engage in sexual conversations with the girl.
Teesside Crown Court heard how the sexualised talk between the pair started on Snapchat before moving onto other social media platforms.
Richard Bennett, prosecuting, said the 30-year-old coerced the teenager to send a photograph of her naked bottom after he had sent her a number of images of his penis.
Amos, of Lumley Road, Durham, pleaded guilty to causing a child to watch sexual activity and a charge of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Amrit Jandoo, in mitigation, said his client had struggled during lockdown after his relationship collapsed but understood his behaviour would result in the end of his promising teaching career.
Judge Chris Smith sentenced the former teacher to a total of 30 months in custody.
He added: “I have read some of the messages, there is a degree of cajoling or pressurising her to engage in sexual activity within the context of what is a gross breach of trust.”
Amos was also ordered to sign on the sex offenders’ register for life and was made subject to a ten-year sexual harm prevention order.
Child rapist
A pervert who sexually abused and raped a young girl when he was just a teenager has finally been locked up as justice caught up with him.
Stuart Jackson carried out a number of sickening sexual assaults on the young girl when she was under ten-years-old.
The 43-year-old’s offending took place more than two decades ago when he aged around 17, Teesside Crown Court heard.
Jackson, of Richmond Place, Thornaby, was found guilty of a catalogue of offences, including rape and serious sexual assault, following a trial earlier this year.
Judge Chris Smith said: “You subjected your victim to sexual assault in a variety of different ways. The first episode involved multiple assaults and you second attack her was similarly multifaceted - both amounts to sustained sexual assaults.”
Judge Smith added: “With great dignity and real clarity, this victim outlined to the court the effect your offending had on her. How psychologically she was affected immediately as a young girl; how as she grew older, she suffered flashbacks; and how medication and counselling had brought only limited relief from the depression and anxiety caused by your offending.”
Sick rapist
A vile rapist who attacked a teenager in a remote location after riding away with her on the back of his motorbike has been locked up for almost 13 years.
Lee Mason let the teenager sit on his motorbike for some photographs following a night out in Middlesbrough before speeding away from her friends and safety.
The 27-year-old took the terrified teenager to a remote location where he carried out two sexual assaults before riding off to an even more remote location where he subjected his young victim to a traumatic rape.
Aisha Wadoodi, prosecuting, said the teenager’s horrific physical ordeal only came to an end when Mason dropped her off near one of her friend’s homes and she managed to call the police.
In a heart-breaking victim impact statement, the woman said the mere sound of a motorbike leaves her terrified and her life has been destroyed by the lasting psychological damage caused by her rape.
Mason, of Hartington Road, Stockton, pleaded guilty to rape, assault by penetration, and sexual assault, following the attack on April 24 this year.
Victoria Lamballe, in mitigation, said her client now fully accepts being responsible for everything that his teenage victim told police.
Judge Howard Crowson sentenced the father-of-two to a total of 12 years and nine months in prison.
“The effect on her continues, it was dreadful at the time and it continues now. For periods she has been unable to eat or sleep properly or go to work,” he said.
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