Sentence
Ernest Paul Cruz
Ernest Paul Cruz (aged 38) was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 28 September 2026 to 7 Years for Sexual Assault and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bournemouth Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 28 September 2026
- Sentence
- 7 Years
- Judge
- Mr Recorder G M Bebb KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification RequirementsRestraining Order: Indefinite / Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of assault by penetration and sexual assault at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in Dorset on 30 July 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power