DEFENDANT BRIBED WHO HE THOUGHT WERE YOUNG GIRLS WITH MONEY TO MEET UP AND HAVE “FUN”
A man from Northampton has received a probationary sentence after attempting to groom adolescent girls over the internet.Jason Taylor, 51 years old and residing on Lime Avenue, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday, January 3.
It was revealed that he sent multiple sexual messages to what he believed were 13 and 14-year-old girls, who in fact were undercover police officers.
Prosecutor Alice Aubrey-Fletcher stated that these online exchanges occurred in chatrooms between July 2021 and August 2022.
The court was informed that Taylor initially contacted a profile of a 13-year-old girl, asking, “How much to get you naked and play with you?” He proposed they meet and offered to pay her so they could have "fun," claiming that sex was not expected because she was "too young." According to Ms Aubrey-Fletcher, Taylor later reached out to the same decoy using a different profile, posing sexually explicit questions and suggesting they meet in Corby.
However, he suspected that the profile might be a scam and the conversations ceased.
Subsequently, Taylor communicated with another police decoy pretending to be a 14-year-old girl.
It was reported that he inquired about her school life, whether she had a boyfriend, and about her breast size.
He suggested a meetup where underwear would be optional, stating it was “not illegal for her to be sexy in front of him.” During a ten-minute phone call, Taylor told the decoy he was married and “nervous,” then invited her to perform sexual acts and requested a follow-up meeting.
The decoy expressed concern about her mother discovering their interaction, to which Taylor responded, “You are not a baby, are you?” Taylor was arrested on August 10 following tracking of his phone.
In police interviews, he took responsibility for managing both online profiles but denied having any sexual interest in children.
He claimed he was aware that the profiles were run by scammers and said his own addiction was related to meeting prostitutes.
Defence lawyer Paul Lazarus emphasized Taylor’s good character and lack of prior convictions, describing him as a professional man who was deeply remorseful.
He added that Taylor had damaged his family relationships and that his behaviour was met with shock.
The solicitor mentioned Taylor’s efforts to address his behaviour by seeking help through the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, an organisation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse.
Her Honour Judge Adrienne Lucking KC noted that probation services assessed Taylor as very low risk for reoffending, citing his shock at the investigation and his ongoing employment and family efforts.
She acknowledged his remorse but stated additional work was required.
Taylor was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for two years.
He was also ordered to complete 35 days of rehabilitation and undertake 280 hours of unpaid work.
A Sexual Harm Prevention Order lasting ten years was imposed, along with a court fine of £425 to cover costs.
