Sentence
Anthony Shenton
Anthony Shenton (aged 82) was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on 25 August 2021 to 15 Years for Indecent assault on a male and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- St Albans Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 25 August 2021
- Sentence
- 15 Years
- Judge
- Judge Caroline Wigin
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Indecent assault on a male | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape of a child, indecent assault and indecency with a child in Hertfordshire between 1968 and 1984. He pleaded guilty to further counts of indecent assault on a male and indecency with a child.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power