JOHN ORMOND'S DECADES OF ABUSE IN MONTROSE: SHOCKING CASE REVEALS LONG-TERM DOMESTIC TERROR
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Montrose Sexual Abuser
In a harrowing case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Montrose, a man named John Ormond has been convicted of a prolonged and brutal campaign of domestic abuse spanning over two decades. The court proceedings uncovered disturbing details of violence and cruelty inflicted upon his wife, beginning on their wedding day in 1980 and continuing well into the early 2000s.
According to court records, Ormond, now aged 67, launched his assault on his wife during their wedding day, where he reportedly attacked her and tore her 'going away' outfit. The severity of his actions was underscored by the sheriff presiding over the case, who told Ormond that he had shown 'no remorse' for his conduct. Despite Ormond's insistence that the allegations were 'vindictive,' a jury found him guilty of 12 charges of assault committed between 1979 and 2004.
The victim, who bravely testified in Dundee Sheriff Court, recounted the emotional toll of their marriage. She stated, 'We were married in a church and I stuck to the vows as much as I could until I couldn’t take any more.' The couple eventually separated in 2005 and finalized their divorce in 2015, but the scars of the abuse lingered.
The trial revealed even more disturbing incidents predating their marriage. It was disclosed that, nearly a year before their wedding, Ormond had violently attacked his fiancée, breaking her arm after chasing her, pushing her to the ground, and kicking her repeatedly. The court also heard that on Christmas Day, nine years into their marriage, Ormond subjected his wife to a brutal beating, kicking her so severely that she sustained broken ribs. These acts of violence not only caused physical injuries but also devastated their family life, with the court hearing that Ormond 'ruined everything – from holidays to Christmas' for decades.
Throughout the proceedings, Ormond denied a total of 15 charges, which included assaults on his ex-wife and a child. However, after a two-hour deliberation, the jury found him guilty of 12 charges, with three charges being 'not proven.' The court's verdict highlighted the severity of his actions and the lasting impact on his victims.
Defense lawyer Jonathan Crowe stated that Ormond maintained his innocence, emphasizing, 'His position remains that he continues to deny the allegations. The prospect of a custodial sentence fills him full of dread – he broke down when I spoke to him about it last night.'
Sheriff Tom Hughes addressed Ormond directly, condemning his conduct: 'You were convicted of some quite appalling conduct. It is clear you have caused catastrophic consequences to your victims. You don’t accept in any way that you were involved in the matter and that you have no remorse.' The court's decision underscores the gravity of the case and the devastating effects of long-term domestic abuse, leaving a community to reflect on the importance of addressing such hidden suffering.
According to court records, Ormond, now aged 67, launched his assault on his wife during their wedding day, where he reportedly attacked her and tore her 'going away' outfit. The severity of his actions was underscored by the sheriff presiding over the case, who told Ormond that he had shown 'no remorse' for his conduct. Despite Ormond's insistence that the allegations were 'vindictive,' a jury found him guilty of 12 charges of assault committed between 1979 and 2004.
The victim, who bravely testified in Dundee Sheriff Court, recounted the emotional toll of their marriage. She stated, 'We were married in a church and I stuck to the vows as much as I could until I couldn’t take any more.' The couple eventually separated in 2005 and finalized their divorce in 2015, but the scars of the abuse lingered.
The trial revealed even more disturbing incidents predating their marriage. It was disclosed that, nearly a year before their wedding, Ormond had violently attacked his fiancée, breaking her arm after chasing her, pushing her to the ground, and kicking her repeatedly. The court also heard that on Christmas Day, nine years into their marriage, Ormond subjected his wife to a brutal beating, kicking her so severely that she sustained broken ribs. These acts of violence not only caused physical injuries but also devastated their family life, with the court hearing that Ormond 'ruined everything – from holidays to Christmas' for decades.
Throughout the proceedings, Ormond denied a total of 15 charges, which included assaults on his ex-wife and a child. However, after a two-hour deliberation, the jury found him guilty of 12 charges, with three charges being 'not proven.' The court's verdict highlighted the severity of his actions and the lasting impact on his victims.
Defense lawyer Jonathan Crowe stated that Ormond maintained his innocence, emphasizing, 'His position remains that he continues to deny the allegations. The prospect of a custodial sentence fills him full of dread – he broke down when I spoke to him about it last night.'
Sheriff Tom Hughes addressed Ormond directly, condemning his conduct: 'You were convicted of some quite appalling conduct. It is clear you have caused catastrophic consequences to your victims. You don’t accept in any way that you were involved in the matter and that you have no remorse.' The court's decision underscores the gravity of the case and the devastating effects of long-term domestic abuse, leaving a community to reflect on the importance of addressing such hidden suffering.