Sentence
Mark Stephenson
Mark Stephenson (aged 36) was sentenced at Durham Crown Court on 10 August 2026 to 17 Years for Breach of a Restraining Order and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Durham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 10 August 2026
- Sentence
- 17 Years
- Judge
- Judge R Clews
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Breach of a Restraining Order | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate |
| Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and child neglect. He pleaded guilty to harassment / breaching a restraining order.