CARL JOBSON FROM MIDDLESBROUGH ESCAPES PRISON AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT IN EAST CLEVELAND THIS CHRISTMAS
In December 2022, a disturbing case involving Carl Jobson, a resident of Middlesbrough, came to light through the proceedings at Teesside Crown Court.The incident, which took place during the summer of 2018, involved the sexual assault of a teenage girl in East Cleveland, and the court heard how Jobson had engaged in a series of predatory actions that left a lasting impact on the victim.
According to the prosecution, Jonathan Walker, Jobson, then 33 years old, had supplied the young girl with cocaine and alcohol prior to the assault.
The court was told that the assault occurred in a kitchen, where Jobson's behavior escalated from inappropriate advances to a more serious sexual assault.
The victim recounted that Jobson had repeatedly tried to kiss her and had attempted to force his hand down her trousers, actions that caused her significant distress.
During the hearing, it was revealed that Jobson had offered the girl £20 in an attempt to silence her about the incident, a clear indication of his awareness of the wrongdoing.
The victim, in her victim impact statement, expressed her ongoing struggles with the trauma inflicted upon her.
She shared that she no longer feels safe around men and finds it difficult to go out alone or even with friends.
Despite her pain, she told her abuser that she forgave him, explaining, “I need you to know that I forgive you, but I will never forget what you did to me – I need to forgive so that I can move on.” She also conveyed her ongoing emotional difficulties, stating, “I have struggled with life since; I can no longer walk down the street and feel safe.” Jobson, who resides on Fulbeck Road in Middlesbrough, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault related to the events at a property in East Cleveland.
The court heard that the offenses occurred between July and August 2018.
Recorder Benjamin Nolan KC, who presided over the case, decided to adjourn sentencing to allow the probation service to consider alternative options to imprisonment.
When the case resumed, Jobson was sentenced to a three-year community order.
As part of his sentence, he was ordered to attend 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirements and participate in a sexual behavior treatment program.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offenses, stating, “Both you and she had taken drink and cocaine, you were in the kitchen where you tried to kiss her and then you tried to put your hand down her trousers before putting it on her bottom.
You should consider yourself fortunate not to be going to prison this Christmas but it will not be easy for you as I am adding some requirements to help you address your offending.” Additionally, Jobson was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for a period of seven years, a measure intended to monitor his conduct and prevent further harm.
The case highlights the ongoing issues of substance-fueled sexual misconduct and the importance of justice for victims, even when the offender avoids immediate imprisonment during the holiday season.
