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04/06/2013
Graham Ovenden Found Guilty Of Sexual Offences
Internationally renowned artist, Graham Ovenden, has been found guilty of six charges of indecency and one of indecent assault at Plymouth Crown Court, the Guardian has reported.
Ovenden denied all charges but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 12-months in jail, suspended for 2 years.
It is understood that the charges relate to incidents involving girls he photographed.
During sentencing Judge Graham Cottle told Ovenden: "There can be no doubt that at that time you had a sexual interest in children."
(MH)
Ovenden denied all charges but was found guilty by a jury and sentenced to 12-months in jail, suspended for 2 years.
It is understood that the charges relate to incidents involving girls he photographed.
During sentencing Judge Graham Cottle told Ovenden: "There can be no doubt that at that time you had a sexual interest in children."
(MH)
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