MICHAEL AUBIN FROM JERSEY AND SOUTHAMPTON ESCAPES JAIL AFTER ABUSING BOYS AT JERSEY CARE HOME

In a significant legal development, Michael Aubin, a man with deep ties to both Jersey and Southampton, was spared imprisonment despite his involvement in serious criminal acts. The case centered around his abuse of young boys at a well-known care facility in Jersey, specifically Haut de la Garenne, during the 1970s.

Michael Aubin, aged 46 at the time of sentencing, was born in Jersey but has since been residing in Southampton. His criminal actions took place while he was a resident at the Jersey care home, where he was entrusted to care for vulnerable children. The abuse he committed was of a sexual nature, involving multiple counts of gross indecency and indecent assault against boys under the age of 10.

During the court proceedings at Jersey’s Royal Court, Aubin admitted to two counts of gross indecency and two counts of indecent assault. He claimed that his own experiences of abuse at the hands of a staff member known as 'the bogeyman' at the same care home had a profound impact on his life. Despite the gravity of his offenses, the court sentenced him to two years’ probation, opting not to impose a custodial sentence.

The decision to avoid jail time has sparked discussions about justice and the handling of historical abuse cases, especially those involving vulnerable children in institutional settings. Aubin’s case highlights the ongoing issues surrounding abuse at Haut de la Garenne and the broader implications for child protection policies in Jersey and beyond.