Sentence
Richard James Whitaker
Richard James Whitaker (aged 54) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 20 May 2026 to 2 Years for Making and possessing indecent images of children and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 20 May 2026
- Sentence
- 2 Years
- Judge
- His Honour Judge Clark
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Distributing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Taking or making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to taking, making and distributing indecent images of a child in West Yorkshire in 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Breach of trust; A Guilty Plea