ABRAHAM BERGER FROM HACKNEY SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND DISTRIBUTION OF INDECENT IMAGES

In a disturbing case that has shocked the Hackney community, Abraham Berger, a 40-year-old resident of Hackney, has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of multiple serious offenses involving the sexual abuse of young children and the distribution of indecent images. The case was heard at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where the details of Berger’s crimes were laid bare.

Berger was convicted of sexually assaulting two children under the age of 13, a boy and a girl, with the assaults involving both penetration and inappropriate touching. These heinous acts took place when the children were under 10 years old, highlighting the severity and brutality of his crimes. Berger’s guilty plea was entered in October, acknowledging the full extent of his misconduct.

The court also learned that Berger was actively involved in online discussions centered around the sexual exploitation of children. He was part of an instant messaging chat group where members exchanged graphic videos and images depicting child abuse. The investigation revealed that Berger’s phone contained nearly 1,600 images classified from categories A to C, with category A representing the most severe forms of abuse. Among these were 127 videos, some of which depicted Berger himself engaging in abusive acts.

Authorities uncovered that Berger had shared these indecent images and videos with others over the internet, further contributing to the distribution of child exploitation material. The evidence presented at court included explicit content that showed Berger committing acts of abuse, underscoring the gravity of his offenses.

On Thursday, the judge sentenced Berger to 14 years in prison, reflecting the seriousness of his crimes and the need for justice for his young victims. The case has brought to light the disturbing extent of child exploitation facilitated through digital platforms and the importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts to combat such heinous activities in Hackney and beyond.