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Teen who filmed defilement of girl (12) engaged in 'victim blaming narrative'

Summary

In 2015 a 16‑year‑old filmed a 12‑year‑old girl performing oral sex on him while friends photographed the act. He later threatened to send the footage to the girl's sport club if she refused to perform oral sex on a younger friend. The teenager pleaded guilty in June 2019 to two counts of defilement of a child under 15 and was sentenced to four years in prison. A Court of Appeal report noted he denied responsibility, claimed the victim consented, and engaged in a "victim blaming narrative." The appeal was dismissed; the judge upheld a headline sentence of eight years, applying a 50 % discount for his guilty plea and young age. The case involved the victim's distress and the threat to expose the footage to her sporting club. The court did not alter the sentence or add further penalties.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen who filmed defilement of girl (12) engaged in 'victim blaming narrative'. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• June 2019 Incident
• August 21 Incident
• August 25, 2015 Incident
• August 2015 Other
• 2021-02-08 Publication

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Stage Appeal

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