JAMIE RAMAGE FROM STANLEY SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS FOR SEXUAL GROOMING OF UNDERAGE GIRLS IN DURHAM
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Stanley Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community, Jamie Lee Clark Ramage, a 20-year-old resident of Stanley, County Durham, was sentenced to six years in prison for engaging in a series of predatory behaviors aimed at underage girls. The court heard how Ramage used social media, specifically Facebook, as a tool to contact, manipulate, and groom young girls for sexual activity, demonstrating a pattern of predatory conduct that exploited their vulnerabilities.
According to the evidence presented at Durham Crown Court, Ramage initially contacted his victims through mutual acquaintances on Facebook. He managed to add the first girl, who was only 15 years old, as a friend despite her reservations. Over time, he persuaded her to visit his home, threatening to end their supposed relationship if she refused. This coercive behavior exemplified his manipulative tactics, which aimed to exert control over the young girl.
Ramage's predatory actions did not stop there. The court was told that he also persuaded a second girl, who was just 14 years old, to meet him in a field for sexual activity. His interactions with her involved further grooming and coercion, highlighting a disturbing pattern of targeting very young teenagers.
Furthermore, Ramage engaged in explicit exchanges with a third girl, aged 15, which included the sharing of intimate photographs. During these exchanges, he falsely claimed to have received a £2,200 payment from a record company for music he had written, promising to use the money to fund a weekend getaway at a hotel with her. These manipulative tactics were aimed at enticing and controlling the young girl, further demonstrating his predatory intent.
The case took a significant turn when the mother of the third girl discovered the explicit Facebook exchanges. She reported her concerns to the police, which led to Ramage’s arrest. During his police interview, Ramage admitted to needing help, indicating a recognition of his problematic behavior, though this did little to mitigate his sentence.
Prosecutor Dan Cordey described Ramage’s conduct as involving “manipulation, bullying, and emotional blackmail,” emphasizing the predatory nature of his actions. The court heard how Ramage’s behavior was calculated to identify and exploit vulnerable young girls, with Judge Penny Moreland condemning his actions as predatory. She stated that Ramage had “manipulated, bullied and emotionally blackmailed” the victims and had displayed a pattern of predatory behavior aimed at luring girls into his trap.
In addition to the six-year prison term, Ramage was ordered to serve a further six years on licence supervision. He was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child, and he admitted to a second similar charge, along with two offences of sexual grooming and one of arranging a sexual offence. As part of his sentence, Ramage is required to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register and is permanently barred from working with children.
Ramage’s actions have left a lasting impact on the victims and serve as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by online predators. His case underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for strict legal measures to protect vulnerable young people from exploitation and abuse.
According to the evidence presented at Durham Crown Court, Ramage initially contacted his victims through mutual acquaintances on Facebook. He managed to add the first girl, who was only 15 years old, as a friend despite her reservations. Over time, he persuaded her to visit his home, threatening to end their supposed relationship if she refused. This coercive behavior exemplified his manipulative tactics, which aimed to exert control over the young girl.
Ramage's predatory actions did not stop there. The court was told that he also persuaded a second girl, who was just 14 years old, to meet him in a field for sexual activity. His interactions with her involved further grooming and coercion, highlighting a disturbing pattern of targeting very young teenagers.
Furthermore, Ramage engaged in explicit exchanges with a third girl, aged 15, which included the sharing of intimate photographs. During these exchanges, he falsely claimed to have received a £2,200 payment from a record company for music he had written, promising to use the money to fund a weekend getaway at a hotel with her. These manipulative tactics were aimed at enticing and controlling the young girl, further demonstrating his predatory intent.
The case took a significant turn when the mother of the third girl discovered the explicit Facebook exchanges. She reported her concerns to the police, which led to Ramage’s arrest. During his police interview, Ramage admitted to needing help, indicating a recognition of his problematic behavior, though this did little to mitigate his sentence.
Prosecutor Dan Cordey described Ramage’s conduct as involving “manipulation, bullying, and emotional blackmail,” emphasizing the predatory nature of his actions. The court heard how Ramage’s behavior was calculated to identify and exploit vulnerable young girls, with Judge Penny Moreland condemning his actions as predatory. She stated that Ramage had “manipulated, bullied and emotionally blackmailed” the victims and had displayed a pattern of predatory behavior aimed at luring girls into his trap.
In addition to the six-year prison term, Ramage was ordered to serve a further six years on licence supervision. He was found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child, and he admitted to a second similar charge, along with two offences of sexual grooming and one of arranging a sexual offence. As part of his sentence, Ramage is required to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register and is permanently barred from working with children.
Ramage’s actions have left a lasting impact on the victims and serve as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by online predators. His case underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for strict legal measures to protect vulnerable young people from exploitation and abuse.