ST AUSTELL PAEDOPHILE DANIEL REIGATE SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTS AT TRURO CROWN COURT
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St Austell Child Sexual Abuser
In January 2019, Daniel Reigate, a 38-year-old man from Ruddlemoor in St Austell, was sentenced to prison after admitting to serious sexual offenses involving a young girl. The case was heard at Truro Crown Court, where Reigate appeared to face the consequences of his actions following a series of disturbing allegations.
Reigate had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on the day he was scheduled to stand trial. The charges stemmed from incidents where he touched the girl’s private areas and engaged in inappropriate physical contact, including stroking her thighs and breast. The court was told that the victim, a young girl, confided in her family members, revealing that Reigate had touched her in ways she found uncomfortable and that he had told her he was “trying to make her feel nice.”
During the proceedings, the victim provided a personal statement expressing her anxiety and distress in the lead-up to the trial, fearing the ordeal of giving evidence in court. Her testimony highlighted the emotional toll that Reigate’s actions had inflicted upon her.
Judge Robert Linford, presiding over the case, addressed Reigate directly during sentencing. He noted that Reigate was a man with no prior criminal record and that he had shown remorse by pleading guilty at the last minute, which spared the victim further trauma. The judge emphasized the profound impact of Reigate’s conduct on the young girl and acknowledged that had he admitted guilt earlier, the victim’s suffering could have been mitigated.
While recognizing the defendant’s remorse and the positive character references presented on his behalf, Judge Linford stated that the severity of the offenses warranted a custodial sentence. Consequently, Reigate was sentenced to 47 months in prison, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the need for appropriate punishment.
Earlier, in December 2018, Reigate had also changed his plea on the day of his trial, admitting to the sexual assault of a child. At that time, he faced four allegations, including touching the girl’s naked body in a sexual manner. The court was informed that Reigate initially denied the charges but decided to plead guilty just before the trial commenced, after discussions with his legal counsel.
Following his guilty plea, Judge Linford ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared by the Probation Service, which would examine Reigate’s background and suggest suitable sentencing options. Reigate was released on bail pending his sentencing scheduled for a later date in the new year, with the final decision to be made by the judge after reviewing the report.
Throughout the proceedings, the court underscored the seriousness of the offenses and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals from such predatory behavior. Reigate’s case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of sexual abuse and the judicial system’s commitment to holding offenders accountable.
Reigate had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault on the day he was scheduled to stand trial. The charges stemmed from incidents where he touched the girl’s private areas and engaged in inappropriate physical contact, including stroking her thighs and breast. The court was told that the victim, a young girl, confided in her family members, revealing that Reigate had touched her in ways she found uncomfortable and that he had told her he was “trying to make her feel nice.”
During the proceedings, the victim provided a personal statement expressing her anxiety and distress in the lead-up to the trial, fearing the ordeal of giving evidence in court. Her testimony highlighted the emotional toll that Reigate’s actions had inflicted upon her.
Judge Robert Linford, presiding over the case, addressed Reigate directly during sentencing. He noted that Reigate was a man with no prior criminal record and that he had shown remorse by pleading guilty at the last minute, which spared the victim further trauma. The judge emphasized the profound impact of Reigate’s conduct on the young girl and acknowledged that had he admitted guilt earlier, the victim’s suffering could have been mitigated.
While recognizing the defendant’s remorse and the positive character references presented on his behalf, Judge Linford stated that the severity of the offenses warranted a custodial sentence. Consequently, Reigate was sentenced to 47 months in prison, reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the need for appropriate punishment.
Earlier, in December 2018, Reigate had also changed his plea on the day of his trial, admitting to the sexual assault of a child. At that time, he faced four allegations, including touching the girl’s naked body in a sexual manner. The court was informed that Reigate initially denied the charges but decided to plead guilty just before the trial commenced, after discussions with his legal counsel.
Following his guilty plea, Judge Linford ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared by the Probation Service, which would examine Reigate’s background and suggest suitable sentencing options. Reigate was released on bail pending his sentencing scheduled for a later date in the new year, with the final decision to be made by the judge after reviewing the report.
Throughout the proceedings, the court underscored the seriousness of the offenses and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals from such predatory behavior. Reigate’s case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of sexual abuse and the judicial system’s commitment to holding offenders accountable.