CHELSEA COCKBURN FROM MUSSELBURGH ADMITS TO POSSESSING INDECENT IMAGES AND PERVERTING JUSTICE IN EDINBURGH

In a case that has drawn significant attention, Chelsea Cockburn, a woman from Musselburgh, has confessed to possessing indecent images of children. The charges stem from her possession of these disturbing images at an address in Tranent, where the illicit material was found between January 10 and October 10, 2016.

At the Edinburgh Sheriff Court, the 24-year-old Cockburn pleaded guilty to two serious offenses. The first involved the possession of indecent images of children, a crime that highlights the ongoing issues surrounding child exploitation and the importance of vigilant law enforcement.

The second charge was related to perverting the course of justice. Cockburn admitted to attempting to shift blame onto her support worker, claiming that he was responsible for downloading the inappropriate images. She further alleged that the support worker had coerced her into viewing the images and had pressured her to conceal a USB stick containing the illicit material.

During her police interview, Cockburn reportedly told officers that the support worker had threatened to kill her cat if she did not comply with his demands. These allegations added a disturbing layer to the case, raising concerns about coercion and abuse.

The court proceedings saw Cockburn admit to both charges, with her sentencing deferred to a later date to allow for the preparation of background reports. Sheriff Donald Corke ordered her to be placed on the sex offenders’ register, a measure that underscores the severity of her crimes and the potential risk to the community.

This case continues to unfold as authorities seek to ensure justice is served and to prevent similar incidents in the future.