GARY COOPER FROM CORNFORTH AND SUNDERLAND CAUGHT WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON LAPTOP
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Sunderland Cornforth Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the local communities of Sunderland and Cornforth, Gary Cooper, a man previously regarded as having an impeccable character, was found to possess indecent images of children on his personal laptop. The incident came to light during a police raid on February 9, when authorities visited Cooper's residence on Fordfield Road, located in the Ford Estate area of Sunderland.
According to the prosecution, led by Paul Anderson, the police seized Cooper's laptop and, upon thorough analysis of its contents, discovered a number of indecent images depicting minors. Anderson explained that Cooper, who was living alone at the time, had a history of viewing adult pornography, which reportedly triggered his interest in such illicit material. Over the course of approximately four years, Cooper is believed to have downloaded hundreds of images, primarily of teenage girls. Despite the volume, Anderson emphasized that these images were at the lower end of the scale concerning indecency.
During the court proceedings, Nigel Barnes, representing Cooper, highlighted that his client was employed and had maintained a reputation for integrity prior to this incident. Barnes acknowledged that Cooper's character had been blemished but argued that the material was acquired during a period when Cooper was exploring various files on his computer. He explained that Cooper would often view such images and then delete them, asserting that he was not someone who kept or organized a collection of favorites for repeated viewing. Barnes pointed out that the number of images—around 100 over four years—was relatively small given the nature of the offense.
He further stated that Cooper, who has been in a relationship for the past two years, had moved past this phase of his life and was attempting to put the matter behind him. Barnes expressed that the incident was a brief lapse from which Cooper had since moved on, describing it as a 'small amount of material from a long time ago.'
Ultimately, Cooper, now residing in Cornforth, County Durham, admitted to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. The case underscores the serious legal and moral implications of possessing such material, regardless of the circumstances or the individual's previous reputation.
According to the prosecution, led by Paul Anderson, the police seized Cooper's laptop and, upon thorough analysis of its contents, discovered a number of indecent images depicting minors. Anderson explained that Cooper, who was living alone at the time, had a history of viewing adult pornography, which reportedly triggered his interest in such illicit material. Over the course of approximately four years, Cooper is believed to have downloaded hundreds of images, primarily of teenage girls. Despite the volume, Anderson emphasized that these images were at the lower end of the scale concerning indecency.
During the court proceedings, Nigel Barnes, representing Cooper, highlighted that his client was employed and had maintained a reputation for integrity prior to this incident. Barnes acknowledged that Cooper's character had been blemished but argued that the material was acquired during a period when Cooper was exploring various files on his computer. He explained that Cooper would often view such images and then delete them, asserting that he was not someone who kept or organized a collection of favorites for repeated viewing. Barnes pointed out that the number of images—around 100 over four years—was relatively small given the nature of the offense.
He further stated that Cooper, who has been in a relationship for the past two years, had moved past this phase of his life and was attempting to put the matter behind him. Barnes expressed that the incident was a brief lapse from which Cooper had since moved on, describing it as a 'small amount of material from a long time ago.'
Ultimately, Cooper, now residing in Cornforth, County Durham, admitted to three charges of possessing indecent images of children. The case underscores the serious legal and moral implications of possessing such material, regardless of the circumstances or the individual's previous reputation.