They never asked for help at all," he said. He told officers she shared it with her friends and told them: 'I said ''f****** hell, babe, look at that, I've got it on camera'. As ungentlemanly as it is, that is not what he is charged with. Please ensure your password has at least 8 characters, an uppercase and a lowercase letter, and a number or symbol. "The failure to get any help at all, even from Kaylea's GP, was particularly significant.". 'I want to commend Georgia Harrison for the bravery and determination she has shown throughout this case,' she said. It was there for the asking. She also claimed the Ex on the Beach star did not have a 'fair trial'. By December 7, the rumour mill was going. It had been captured on CCTV cameras in Bear's garden on August 2, 2020, before being uploaded to the video subscription site and WhatsApp. Alun Titford, Kaylea's father, is sentenced to seven years and six months in prison, serving five years in custody before being released on licence. With Edward Jewesbury, John Flanagan, Dorothy Vernon, Alastair Mackenzie. The pair will be sentenced for killing their 16-year-old disabled daughter in what will be the first court hearing in Wales to be televised since the law was changed to allow cameras into criminal courts for the first time last year. The post included an emoji of a smiling purple devil and a link to his website. Ms Harrison today said Bear's perverted actions turned her from a 'happy-go-lucky' person to someone who suffers panic attacks. And if you try to get away with it in Essex, you won't, regardless of who you are. Bear made repeated claims that his Instagram account had been hacked but answered only 'no comment' when police asked him specific questions. Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, View a printable version of the whole guide, Going to court to give evidence as a victim or witness, appeals against a magistrates court conviction or sentence, cases passed from a magistrates court for trial or sentencing, normally has a jury - which decides if youre guilty or not, has a judge - who decides what sentence you get. Celebrity Big Brother star Stephen Bear was found guilty of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films after uploading footage of himself and Love Island star Georgia Harrison having sex in his back garden. Reality TV star Stephen Bear returned to court today for sentencing nearly three months after his trial, which found him guilty of voyeurism and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films. It deals with major cases from through the Chester and sometimes wider Cheshire area. When events occur in Court this page will be updated. Georgia Harrison has taken to Instagram ahead of Bear's sentencing after he was found guilty of voyeurism and guilty to two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress. Ms Rose said Bear realised the "likelihood of a custodial sentence", but asked judge Christopher Morgan to impose a suspended setence. Stephen Bear is due to appear in Chelmsford Crown Court at 11.30am this morning for sentencing. In a statement, he said: "The conditions in which Kaylea was found were incomprehensible, and the impact of what they saw and experienced will be long-lasting for the officers and ambulance service staff who attended. Prosecuting, Jacqueline Carey told the court that Bear was financially motivated for sharing the video of him and Georgia on OnlyFans. As well as having her family and friends knowing of the video, Georgia said she had to deal with Bear "ridiculing" her on social media, and doing impressions of her crying. He had his head bowed for the entire hearing, but "I noticed that he was shaking his head when the prosecution made the point that he was equally responsible", said Cotterill. Leeds Crown Court. 'When Stephen bear filmed me without telling me it affected how I trust people. ', Last December, Bear was found guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court of voyeurism and of two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress. Your solicitor (if you have one) can explain what happens in court - the judge and court staff will also give instructions about the trial. A former prison officer has been jailed for 16 months after having an "emotional and sexual" relationship with an inmate. The three-minute, 44-second clip showed Bear licking his 23-year-old lover's face, kissing her in front of the Eiffel Tower and feeding her a chicken leg to the remixed tune of 'Somewhere Only We Know'. Thursday 02 March 2023 20:10. To view the Daily Court Status of other Crown Court Centres that have XHIBIT return to the Court List. Courts news and views - Nottinghamshire Live frontpage News Courts On this page you will find the latest reports from Nottingham's courts, including Nottingham Crown Court and Nottingham. The judge said Bear would have also known the "economic value" of Georgia, a well known TV personality, being in the video. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. This sentence is a vindication of what I've been put through and sends a clear message that the police and courts take this matter very seriously. The judge says Kaylea was only given fattening takeaways to eat, to the point she was "dangerously obese". The couple are to be sentenced at Swansea Crown Court before High Court Judge Mr Justice Griffiths, whose sentencing remarks will be broadcast to the public on TV and online. n. Despite facing the possibility of a prison sentence, he appeared relaxed when he arrived at the court this morning with his current lover, Jessica Smith - who confirmed she would not be dumping the convicted sex offender. When asked about footage being uploaded to OnlyFans, Bear told the court: 'I don't know of any video being uploaded. Join the Hull court news Facebook group. "The level of neglect in this case was some of the most extreme that CPS Cymru-Wales has had to deal with.". Updates of ongoing and upcoming court cases. Click to get a sign-in link sent to your email. If you have a tip-off about an upcoming case then contact us at newsdesk@walesonline.co . You can't pretend that taking intimate videos and sharing them without consent is OK - it's not. Ms Rees said it was not a "lapse" in care, but "repeated negligent conduct in the face of obvious suffering". The photo showed him walking from a hired chauffeur-driven white Rolls-Royce to the court building, and the accompanying text said in block capitals: '50% off my adult site for the next 24 hours. It is brazen and he knows what he has done.'. Stephen Bear has arrived with his fiance Jessica Smith with the pair sporting matching back attire. Wednesday 01 March 2023 20:00. It was a long and sustained period of criminal negligence," says Mr Justice Griffiths. Before the trial, his Twitter account posted a poll asking his followers 'What colour suit should I wear to court on Tuesday [December 6]?'. Georgia Harrison has told of her relief at Stephen Bear's prison sentence and said she now feels 'vindicated'. David Elias KC, representing Titford, said his client showed "genuine remorse" and that the pair had been "good parents" up until the lockdown period. Those questions are part of a multi-agency review that is taking place.". By ', Bear said Ms Harrison 'told me to delete the footage, which I did', adding: 'Why would I want that on my phone?'. "It shows that Sarah Lloyd-Jones was fully aware, and did not do anything about it," Ms Rees said. Bear arrived in Chelmsford to a media scrum, surrounded by television reporters, photographers and fans. The Crown Court lists are reproduced under licence from the Secretary of State for Justice. 'I was upset by the way he disrespected me and I had been there for him and he kissed another girl who was my friend. She said: 'The suggestion that his account was hacked at all is palpable nonsense. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? "Kaylea lived and died in squalor and degradation", she added. By posting your comment you agree to the house rules, By Judge Christopher Morgan jailed Bear, 33, for 21 months and gave him a restraining order not to contact Ms Harrison. For all the latest news from Essex Court and Crime sign up to our newsletter here. We are sorry, but the email address you entered does not appear to be valid. Ms Carey said that Bear's "ostentacious" manner at court, including arriving in outlandish outfits, with accesorries such as canes and a cigar, and his behaviour on social media during the trial, could be an aggravating factor. Ahead of his sentencing later today, we take a look back at his string of controversies that led up to his conviction for sharing a video of himself and his ex-girlfriend having sex. The former Celebrity Big Brother winner was seen taking selfies with fans and singing Lady in Red when a reporter attempted to question him. He said: 'I'm sure that you recognised the enhanced economic value to you by having Georgia Harrison, a well-known reality TV and social media personality, in the video. Come see why I'm trending.'. The former reality TV star shared the news he had proposed to the OnlyFans content creator on Twitter in January, a month after his conviction. Giving a recap of the events, the judge said he's satisfied Bear knew his CCTV cameras were recording the pair in their intimate act. Keep up with all the latest on Stephen Bear on our dedicated page. Most of the votes were for pink, and the account later posted a short video of Bear, inside a vehicle and wearing the pink suit he wore on the first day of his trial. 'She asked for a copy of it. . Please try different keywords. 'The truth will come out you never had a fair trial. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Bear showed up to court for his trial every day in a rented Rolls Royce, with increasingly exaggerated outfits including a full suit, fur coats, cane and cigars. Georgia Harrison bravely opened up in December about how she felt deep "shame and embarrassment" when having to reveal to her parents about the leaked sex tape. Bear was arrested after returning from Dubai in January 2021. She also gave him women's underwear and communicated with him on an illegal mobile phone. The prosecution are asking you to convict him because the evidence proves he is guilty.'. In the photo, taken on the first day of his trial, Bear wore a pink suit, black fur jacket and sunglasses. "Kaylea could see the flies and the maggots. Swansea Crown Court trial for man who denies sexually touching young girl Western Telegraph 10:14 19-Feb-23. Jennie Stoller appears as the defendant. 'We want to encourage victims to come forward, safe in the knowledge they will have lifelong anonymity and can have special measures put in place when appearing in court, like giving evidence from behind a screen. I want to let all other victims of this crime know that I stand in solidarity with them and I have absolutely no regrets in waiving my anonymity. The pervert was grilled by one female journalist as he strolled towards court, who asked the sex offender: 'Have you got nothing to say to Georgia Harrison?'.