BILLY COULL FROM GLASGOW ADDED TO SEX OFFENDERS REGISTER AFTER HARASSMENT INCIDENT
Billy Coull, a 36-year-old man from Glasgow, has been placed on the sex offenders register following a disturbing case of online harassment involving a woman.The incident came to light after Coull repeatedly bombarded the woman with explicit images and messages, which he referred to using animalistic and predatory metaphors.
This case has garnered significant attention due to Coull's previous notoriety linked to his controversial event in Glasgow.
In court proceedings held at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Coull admitted to the abusive behavior, which included persistent messaging from a Facebook account under a false name, as well as continued contact via Snapchat and WhatsApp despite the woman’s clear requests for him to cease.
The messages contained derogatory terms such as “sexy,” “sugar lips,” and “my wee charm,” and escalated to the point where Coull sent explicit images of himself, including photographs in his underwear and more intimate pictures.
One particularly alarming message sent on July 2 stated: “I’m the wolf and you are my prey, I will get you.” Authorities arrested Coull after reports of these messages prompted an investigation by the police.
His legal representative, Neil Stewart, explained to the court that Coull’s mental health had deteriorated significantly following the backlash from his infamous “Willy Wonka” event in Glasgow’s Whiteinch area.
The event, promoted as “Willy's Chocolate Experience,” was heavily criticized after attendees encountered a disappointing setup that starkly contrasted with the fantasy images used in advertising.
Instead of a whimsical, sweet-themed world inspired by Roald Dahl’s characters and the films, visitors found an abandoned warehouse filled with unimpressive props and actors reading from an AI-generated script.
An additional character, “The Unknown,” was introduced as an “evil rival chocolate maker,” a figure not present in the original story.
Coull, who operated through his company, House of Illuminati, faced accusations of scamming children and misleading parents outside the event.
Despite the controversy, he assured ticket buyers that refunds would be issued.
The event’s photos and footage quickly went viral, leading to international media coverage, a Channel Five documentary, and even a musical adaptation.
The fallout from the event appears to have deeply affected Coull’s mental health, as noted by his lawyer.
During sentencing, Sheriff Mark Maguire highlighted the seriousness of Coull’s actions, stating, “She told you to stop and you failed to desist and sent further messages of a menacing nature.
She told you to desist from using sexual language but despite this, you sent intimate images and messages of an alarming character.” Recognizing the gravity of the case but also considering mitigating factors, the sheriff opted against immediate imprisonment.
Instead, Coull was sentenced to 120 hours of unpaid community work and placed under supervision for a period of one year, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation and monitoring of his behavior moving forward.
