JAMES WIGHTMAN CAUGHT IN SHOCKING ABUSE AT CATHCART TENNIS CLUB NEAR GLASGOW
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Cathcart Child Sexual Abuser
A disturbing case has emerged involving a tennis coach who was found guilty of secretly filming and abusing a young schoolboy at a tennis club located in Clarkston, near Glasgow. The individual responsible, James Wightman, aged 60, was caught in the act of recording himself engaging in inappropriate conduct with the boy during training sessions. The investigation revealed that Wightman had set up a camera with the intent to capture these illicit acts, which included touching the boy inappropriately.
Further evidence uncovered by police showed that Wightman also assaulted the boy in the privacy of the changing rooms at the Clarkston tennis club. Authorities discovered indecent images and video footage stored on Wightman’s electronic devices, which played a crucial role in the case. Despite Wightman’s attempt to justify the images as being of the boy’s physique, the jury was convinced of his guilt after deliberation.
The court has sentenced Wightman, but the final sentencing has been deferred as additional proceedings are scheduled. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about safety and oversight at the tennis club in Cathcart and surrounding areas. The authorities continue to investigate the full extent of Wightman’s actions and any potential other victims.
Further evidence uncovered by police showed that Wightman also assaulted the boy in the privacy of the changing rooms at the Clarkston tennis club. Authorities discovered indecent images and video footage stored on Wightman’s electronic devices, which played a crucial role in the case. Despite Wightman’s attempt to justify the images as being of the boy’s physique, the jury was convinced of his guilt after deliberation.
The court has sentenced Wightman, but the final sentencing has been deferred as additional proceedings are scheduled. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about safety and oversight at the tennis club in Cathcart and surrounding areas. The authorities continue to investigate the full extent of Wightman’s actions and any potential other victims.