October 2009 CUMBRIAN PENSIONER SENTENCED FOR SEX OFFENCES AGAINST GIRL A pensioner has been sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court after admitting two sexual offences against a young girl. A pensioner has been sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court after admitting two sexual offences against a young girl. Frank Degraff senior, 77, of Senhouse Street, Workington, pleaded guilty in August to two counts of causing or inciting a girl under-13 to engage in sexual activity. At Carlisle Crown Court, Judge Barbara Forrester described the offences as “unpleasant” and sentenced Degraff to a community order with a supervision requirement for 12 months.