GRAHAM JEFFREY JENKINS OF NEWPORT SENTENCED FOR RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ON TEENAGE GIRL

In a serious case that has shocked the Newport community, Graham Jeffrey Jenkins, a 62-year-old man formerly residing on Vaughan Williams Drive in the Alway area, was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to multiple charges of sexual misconduct involving a teenage girl.

Jenkins appeared before Newport Crown Court to face a 25-count indictment related to his alleged offenses. However, on the morning of what was scheduled to be a full trial, Jenkins chose to plead guilty to three of the charges, including rape, sexual assault, and engaging in sexual activity with a minor.

The court was informed that these offenses spanned several years, indicating a pattern of inappropriate behavior. Prosecutor Matthew Roberts detailed that Jenkins had sexually assaulted the girl on at least one occasion when she was under the age of 16, a fact that added gravity to the case.

Representing Jenkins, lawyer Robert Duvall acknowledged his client’s admission of guilt but emphasized that Jenkins considered the incident to be a single occurrence. Duvall also pointed out that there was no evidence to suggest Jenkins had a consistent or predatory interest in young people, attempting to mitigate the perception of his actions.

During the sentencing hearing, Judge David Morris stated that, in his assessment, Jenkins did not fit the profile of a predatory sexual offender. Nonetheless, he sentenced Jenkins to a total of seven years in prison, deducting 180 days for the time Jenkins had already spent on remand awaiting trial.

Furthermore, the judge imposed an indefinite ban on Jenkins working with children, reflecting the seriousness of his offenses. Jenkins was also ordered to register as a sex offender, a legal requirement designed to monitor his activities and protect the community.

In addition to the three charges Jenkins admitted to, the court decided to keep the remaining 22 counts on file, meaning they could be used as evidence if further legal action becomes necessary in the future. This case underscores the ongoing concerns about safeguarding minors and the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions.