RONALD BROWN AND SHOCKING SEXUAL ABUSE IN RUGBY
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Rugby Sexual Abuser
A pensioner from Rugby has been sentenced to prison for his disturbing involvement in the sexual abuse of a young boy during the 1990s. The victim, who endured years of mental anguish from these traumatic events, ultimately decided to come forward and report the crimes to the authorities, prompting an investigation that led to the offender's conviction.
Ronald Brown, aged 69, of Grendon Road, Rugby, was brought before Warwick Crown Court where he was found guilty of multiple charges related to his misconduct. Specifically, Brown was convicted of two charges of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency involving the young boy. Following the conviction, the court scheduled a separate hearing to consider the appropriate sentencing, which resulted in Brown being sentenced to three-and-a-half years' imprisonment. In addition to his custodial sentence, the court ordered him to register as a sex offender for life, a measure designed to monitor and restrict his activities following his release.
The case emerged after the victim's decision to confront his past. During the trial, he recounted a disturbing incident that took place at Brown’s residence in Freemantle Road, Rugby. The young boy, who was under the age of 14 at the time, had gone to Brown’s home to borrow a pair of secateurs for his mother, who was engaged in gardening activities. The boy was welcomed into Brown’s house and was offered a drink of juice while sitting on the living room sofa. During this visit, Brown left briefly to retrieve the secateurs from the garden shed.
Upon Brown’s return, he placed the secateurs by the front door before sitting beside the boy. It was during this moment that Brown inappropriately touched the boy sexually over his shorts. The victim described feeling fear and being questioned by Brown about whether he planned to tell his parents. He expressed his fear of disclosure, stating, “He questioned me about whether I was going to tell my mum and my dad. I told him I wouldn’t say a thing to anybody. I was scared.”
The jury also heard of a prior incident at Brown’s home in which he had touched the boy inappropriately and had even taken the boy’s hand to make him touch him, further illustrating a pattern of abusive behavior. Brown has consistently denied any wrongdoing, insisting that no such incidents occurred.
During the hearing, Brown’s legal representative, Marcus Harry, argued that his client was a “hard-working man” suffering from several health issues, including angina, type two diabetes, and osteoarthritis in his neck. Mr. Harry highlighted Brown’s concerns over his wife’s health problems as well, noting her need for regular injections for an eye condition and her struggles with arthritis in her knees, suggesting that these factors would make serving a prison sentence particularly challenging for Brown.
However, Judge Peter Cooke made it clear that Brown’s actions were profoundly wicked. He emphasized that, despite Brown's prior outward appearance of good character, he harbored a “dark secret” which he had successfully concealed for years by silencing his young victim. The judge acknowledged the significant health issues faced by Brown and his wife but underscored the seriousness of the crimes and the need for justice, ultimately handing down a sentence deemed necessary to protect the community and uphold legal standards.
Ronald Brown, aged 69, of Grendon Road, Rugby, was brought before Warwick Crown Court where he was found guilty of multiple charges related to his misconduct. Specifically, Brown was convicted of two charges of indecent assault and one count of gross indecency involving the young boy. Following the conviction, the court scheduled a separate hearing to consider the appropriate sentencing, which resulted in Brown being sentenced to three-and-a-half years' imprisonment. In addition to his custodial sentence, the court ordered him to register as a sex offender for life, a measure designed to monitor and restrict his activities following his release.
The case emerged after the victim's decision to confront his past. During the trial, he recounted a disturbing incident that took place at Brown’s residence in Freemantle Road, Rugby. The young boy, who was under the age of 14 at the time, had gone to Brown’s home to borrow a pair of secateurs for his mother, who was engaged in gardening activities. The boy was welcomed into Brown’s house and was offered a drink of juice while sitting on the living room sofa. During this visit, Brown left briefly to retrieve the secateurs from the garden shed.
Upon Brown’s return, he placed the secateurs by the front door before sitting beside the boy. It was during this moment that Brown inappropriately touched the boy sexually over his shorts. The victim described feeling fear and being questioned by Brown about whether he planned to tell his parents. He expressed his fear of disclosure, stating, “He questioned me about whether I was going to tell my mum and my dad. I told him I wouldn’t say a thing to anybody. I was scared.”
The jury also heard of a prior incident at Brown’s home in which he had touched the boy inappropriately and had even taken the boy’s hand to make him touch him, further illustrating a pattern of abusive behavior. Brown has consistently denied any wrongdoing, insisting that no such incidents occurred.
During the hearing, Brown’s legal representative, Marcus Harry, argued that his client was a “hard-working man” suffering from several health issues, including angina, type two diabetes, and osteoarthritis in his neck. Mr. Harry highlighted Brown’s concerns over his wife’s health problems as well, noting her need for regular injections for an eye condition and her struggles with arthritis in her knees, suggesting that these factors would make serving a prison sentence particularly challenging for Brown.
However, Judge Peter Cooke made it clear that Brown’s actions were profoundly wicked. He emphasized that, despite Brown's prior outward appearance of good character, he harbored a “dark secret” which he had successfully concealed for years by silencing his young victim. The judge acknowledged the significant health issues faced by Brown and his wife but underscored the seriousness of the crimes and the need for justice, ultimately handing down a sentence deemed necessary to protect the community and uphold legal standards.