KEVIN O’MALLEY PERTH SEX OFFENDER JAILED FOR SEX WITH 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL
In a disturbing case that has shocked the Perth community, Kevin O’Malley, a 28-year-old known resident of Perth, was convicted and sentenced for engaging in unlawful sexual activities with a vulnerable 15-year-old girl.The incident took place in October 2010, and the court heard how O’Malley, who was out on bail at the time, exploited the girl’s distressed state after she had fallen out with her friends and was wandering the streets late at night.
According to court records, O’Malley picked up the girl in his vehicle while she was walking the streets in her pyjamas, visibly upset and distressed.
The girl, who knew O’Malley, recounted that he drove her to a secluded car park in Necessity Brae, Perth, where the disturbing events unfolded.
She described feeling frightened and overwhelmed, stating, “I was afraid, shocked.
I was just thinking about getting it over with.” O’Malley, who resides in Potterhill Gardens, Perth, admitted to having unlawful sex with the girl during this encounter.
The court also learned that he was accompanied by a 14-year-old boy in the vehicle, and that he forced the girl to perform sex acts on the boy as well.
This series of events was part of a broader pattern of criminal behavior that included indecent assault and exploitation.
Further details revealed that O’Malley had previously been convicted of drug dealing and was on High Court bail when the incident occurred.
Despite his bail conditions, he engaged in these criminal acts, which the court described as highly exploitative and depraved.
The sheriff, Ian Anderson, expressed strong condemnation of O’Malley’s actions, emphasizing the severity of his misconduct.
During the sentencing hearing, Sheriff Anderson condemned O’Malley’s attempt to blame the victim, stating, “You have pled guilty to two serious offences.
I have heard what has been said on your behalf, but in my view you have no mitigating circumstances in this case at all.
On the contrary, these are factors which make your defence worse.
You were significantly older than your victim, you knew she was under age and in a highly vulnerable state.
You exploited that vulnerability in a depraved and corrupting manner.” The sheriff further highlighted that O’Malley’s behavior demonstrated a complete disregard for the well-being of the young girl, and that his actions warranted a significant custodial sentence.
As part of his punishment, O’Malley was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
Additionally, he was placed on the sex offenders register for ten years, reflecting the serious nature of his crimes.
In court, solicitor David Holmes defended O’Malley, suggesting that the incident was initiated by the girl herself, claiming, “Although she was under age and barely 15 at the time, it is the position of the accused that the incident started because of the actions of the complainer.
The reason it took place was that the complainer initiated the sexual event in a very flagrant manner.” These revelations have cast a dark shadow over the Perth community, raising concerns about the safety of vulnerable youths and the importance of strict enforcement of laws protecting minors from exploitation and abuse.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by young people and the need for vigilance and protective measures in the city of Perth.
