FREDERICK HARRIS/JACKSON SENTENCED IN OAKFORD FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF BOYS FROM LONDON TO DORSET
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Oakford Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sparked outrage and deep emotional distress among the victims, Frederick Harris, also known as Jackson, has been sentenced to a mere 12 months in prison for his involvement in the sexual abuse of four young boys. The crimes, which spanned over a decade, took place between 1975 and 1985, with Harris luring boys aged between eight and 15 to his residence in West London, where he committed the heinous acts.
Harris, who later legally changed his name to Jackson through a deed poll, faced charges that included two counts of indecency with a child and three counts of indecent assault. The sentencing occurred at Isleworth Crown Court, where he received a sentence of 12 months for each of the five counts, to be served concurrently. This relatively lenient punishment has been met with widespread criticism, especially from the victims and their families.
In a disturbing turn of events, Harris was located and assaulted in July of the previous year at his former residence in Child Okeford, a village in north Dorset. The attack was carried out by one of his victims, who subsequently turned himself in to the police and disclosed the abuse he endured at Harris’s hands. This incident brought renewed attention to Harris’s past crimes and the failure of the justice system to impose harsher penalties.
One of the victims, Mark Heath, who was only eight years old at the time of the abuse, chose to waive his right to anonymity and publicly spoke out about his suffering. Speaking after the sentencing, Mr. Heath, now a resident of Staines, expressed his anguish and frustration. “He destroyed my life and got 12 months. I’ve been having treatment because of what he did to me. That’s a good 15 years of psychologists. My marriage went down the pan. It destroyed my life,” he stated, his voice filled with pain and disappointment.
Judge Colgan, presiding over the case, addressed the court and the victims, emphasizing the lasting impact of Harris’s actions. “Although the offences are old, some of your victims are suffering the after-effects of your disgusting behaviour,” he remarked. “Were I passing sentence nearer the times of the offences, the sentences would be much longer.” The judge’s comments underscore the gravity of the crimes and the ongoing trauma inflicted upon the victims, highlighting the perceived inadequacy of the punishment handed down to Harris.
Harris, who later legally changed his name to Jackson through a deed poll, faced charges that included two counts of indecency with a child and three counts of indecent assault. The sentencing occurred at Isleworth Crown Court, where he received a sentence of 12 months for each of the five counts, to be served concurrently. This relatively lenient punishment has been met with widespread criticism, especially from the victims and their families.
In a disturbing turn of events, Harris was located and assaulted in July of the previous year at his former residence in Child Okeford, a village in north Dorset. The attack was carried out by one of his victims, who subsequently turned himself in to the police and disclosed the abuse he endured at Harris’s hands. This incident brought renewed attention to Harris’s past crimes and the failure of the justice system to impose harsher penalties.
One of the victims, Mark Heath, who was only eight years old at the time of the abuse, chose to waive his right to anonymity and publicly spoke out about his suffering. Speaking after the sentencing, Mr. Heath, now a resident of Staines, expressed his anguish and frustration. “He destroyed my life and got 12 months. I’ve been having treatment because of what he did to me. That’s a good 15 years of psychologists. My marriage went down the pan. It destroyed my life,” he stated, his voice filled with pain and disappointment.
Judge Colgan, presiding over the case, addressed the court and the victims, emphasizing the lasting impact of Harris’s actions. “Although the offences are old, some of your victims are suffering the after-effects of your disgusting behaviour,” he remarked. “Were I passing sentence nearer the times of the offences, the sentences would be much longer.” The judge’s comments underscore the gravity of the crimes and the ongoing trauma inflicted upon the victims, highlighting the perceived inadequacy of the punishment handed down to Harris.