RACHEL PETERS EDINGTON PAEDOPHILE TEACHING ASSISTANT SENTENCED FOR ABUSING 13-YEAR-OLD BOY IN DONCASTER
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Edlington Child Sexual Abuser
In August 2012, a disturbing case unfolded involving Rachel Peters, a 41-year-old teaching assistant from Edlington, who was convicted of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy. The incident took place in Doncaster, where Peters was sentenced to more than three years in prison for her actions.
During the court proceedings at Doncaster Crown Court, Judge Jacqueline Davies delivered a stern judgment, describing Peters as a “predator” and emphasizing the gravity of her misconduct. The judge noted that Peters was visibly emotional, sobbing uncontrollably as she faced her sentencing, which reflected the serious nature of her crimes.
The case revealed that Peters initially attempted to establish contact with the young boy through social media, specifically by denying a Facebook friend request but then engaging with him via MSN Messenger. As their communication progressed, Peters crossed boundaries by showing the boy her breast and attempting to garner sympathy by falsely claiming that her former partner was suffering from terminal cancer.
Further evidence showed that Peters took the boy in her car to a secluded location, where she committed a sexual act upon him before engaging in full intercourse. These actions were confirmed when Peters pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, all occurring on June 19 of the same year.
In her sentencing, Judge Davies highlighted the serious risk Peters posed to children, especially teenage boys, citing a pre-sentence report that described her behavior as predatory. The judge expressed disappointment that someone in her position as a teaching assistant had abused the trust placed in her, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children and the devastating impact such betrayal causes.
Rachel Peters, who resides on Kennington Grove in Edlington, was sentenced to three years and three months behind bars. The judge remarked that her actions demonstrated a high risk of harm to children and underscored the need for strict punishment to protect the community.
Steven Crossley, representing Peters, acknowledged her past struggles, including suffering from abusive relationships, and noted her remorse for her conduct. Despite these mitigating factors, the court maintained that her actions warranted a significant custodial sentence to serve as a warning and to uphold justice for the young victim.
During the court proceedings at Doncaster Crown Court, Judge Jacqueline Davies delivered a stern judgment, describing Peters as a “predator” and emphasizing the gravity of her misconduct. The judge noted that Peters was visibly emotional, sobbing uncontrollably as she faced her sentencing, which reflected the serious nature of her crimes.
The case revealed that Peters initially attempted to establish contact with the young boy through social media, specifically by denying a Facebook friend request but then engaging with him via MSN Messenger. As their communication progressed, Peters crossed boundaries by showing the boy her breast and attempting to garner sympathy by falsely claiming that her former partner was suffering from terminal cancer.
Further evidence showed that Peters took the boy in her car to a secluded location, where she committed a sexual act upon him before engaging in full intercourse. These actions were confirmed when Peters pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, all occurring on June 19 of the same year.
In her sentencing, Judge Davies highlighted the serious risk Peters posed to children, especially teenage boys, citing a pre-sentence report that described her behavior as predatory. The judge expressed disappointment that someone in her position as a teaching assistant had abused the trust placed in her, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding children and the devastating impact such betrayal causes.
Rachel Peters, who resides on Kennington Grove in Edlington, was sentenced to three years and three months behind bars. The judge remarked that her actions demonstrated a high risk of harm to children and underscored the need for strict punishment to protect the community.
Steven Crossley, representing Peters, acknowledged her past struggles, including suffering from abusive relationships, and noted her remorse for her conduct. Despite these mitigating factors, the court maintained that her actions warranted a significant custodial sentence to serve as a warning and to uphold justice for the young victim.