Sentence
Benjamin Baxter
Benjamin Baxter (aged 38) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 19 August 2025 to 20 Years for Rape and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 19 August 2025
- Sentence
- 20 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 25 years
- Judge
- Judge Christopher Batty
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape | Custodial immediate |
| Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape and controlling and coercive behaviour in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, between 2015 and 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence committed whilst on bail; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS); Subject to court order at the time of the offence