DONALD KENNEDY FROM GLASGOW JAILED FOR SEX OFFENCES AGAINST TEENAGE GIRLS
In a case that has shocked the local community in Glasgow, Donald Kennedy, a man with a troubling history of offending, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for engaging in illegal and predatory behavior towards underage girls.The conviction followed a series of calculated actions by the victims' mothers, who managed to trap Kennedy by posing as their daughters through text messaging, exposing his inappropriate communications and intentions.
Kennedy, aged 29 and a father of two, had previously been banned by a court from contacting individuals under the age of 16.
Despite this court order, he continued to pursue contact with young girls, demonstrating a blatant disregard for legal restrictions.
His targeting of two 13-year-old schoolgirls in Glasgow persisted even after the court's intervention, raising serious concerns about his intentions and the safety of minors in the community.
The first incident came to light when one of the girls' mothers noticed her daughter had accumulated a monthly mobile phone bill that was twice the usual amount.
Suspecting something was amiss, she confiscated her daughter's phone and discovered multiple missed calls from Kennedy's number.
Recognizing the potential danger, the mother decided to take action.
She sent a message to Kennedy, pretending to be her daughter, inquiring about the calls and the new phone her daughter had acquired.
This covert communication led to a disturbing exchange, during which Kennedy made references to sexual activity.
The mother then confronted her daughter, who admitted to having been in contact with Kennedy multiple times.
Following this revelation, the mother reported the matter to the police.
Authorities swiftly detained Kennedy and imposed a court order from Glasgow Sheriff Court, prohibiting him from possessing or using any electronic communication devices or accessing the internet without police approval.
During the investigation, Kennedy handed over a mobile phone to the police, but officers later discovered he still possessed a BlackBerry device, indicating he was not fully compliant with the court's restrictions.
Kennedy appeared before the sheriff court in November of the previous year and was granted bail, despite the serious nature of the allegations.
However, Kennedy's unlawful activities did not cease.
He later attempted to contact another young girl who had posted an online advertisement seeking to loan a horse in exchange for a small fee.
The girl, described as having a keen interest in horses, provided her age and her mother’s email address on the website.
On February 9, Kennedy sent a message to the mother’s email account, which read: “You like hores tex my number,” along with his contact details.
The girl became suspicious of the message, prompting her mother to contact Kennedy via text and email.
Kennedy falsely claimed to be 16 years old, used a fake name, and suggested that the girl pay £20 for his horse or engage in “something else.” When the mother inquired further about his intentions, Kennedy responded with a disturbing message: “We can meet up, just me and you and do something together.” This explicit communication confirmed his inappropriate and predatory behavior.
The case was brought before the High Court in Edinburgh, where Kennedy pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including engaging in underage sexual activity, breaching a court order, and attempting to contact a minor while under legal restrictions.
During the sentencing hearing, Lord Burns expressed grave concern over Kennedy’s persistent attraction to young girls aged 12 and 13.
The judge emphasized that Kennedy had repeatedly disobeyed court orders designed to prevent such behavior, highlighting a pattern of defiance and disregard for the law.
As a result, Kennedy was sentenced to a total of six years and four months in prison.
Additionally, he was ordered to remain under supervision for a further four years and was placed on the sex offenders register, marking a significant step in safeguarding the community from further harm.
