August 30th 2024.
Connor Yaxley, a 30-year-old former student, has been found guilty of committing heinous sexual offenses against three women. The jury at Norwich Crown Court deliberated for nine days before delivering a verdict on all accounts. Judge Andrew Shaw, who presided over the trial, described the charges as "extremely serious" and stated that he had "the gravest of concerns" about Yaxley.
The first woman, who was assaulted multiple times between December 2017 and 2019, testified that Yaxley had used the excuse of dreaming as a way to justify his actions. On one occasion, he even claimed that he had accidentally penetrated her while they were both asleep. The second woman, who was assaulted twice between April 2018 and August 2020, also woke up to find Yaxley having sex with her. She had explicitly told him that she did not want to engage in sexual activity, but he ignored her wishes.
During the trial, Yaxley maintained his innocence and claimed that all sexual encounters with the women were consensual. However, the jury did not believe his claims and found him guilty on all counts. Judge Shaw has ordered a pre-sentence report to gather more information about Yaxley before his sentencing on November 1. He stated that he is considering a "very lengthy custodial sentence" and possibly even a life sentence.
The third woman, who was sexually assaulted by Yaxley in August 2020, was asleep on a chair at his home when he touched her intimately without her consent. The prosecutor described this as "unwanted touching that was clearly sexual" and emphasized that consent cannot be given by a sleeping person. He also stated that Yaxley had a pattern of not taking no for an answer and disregarding the boundaries of women, even while they were sleeping.
Yaxley's defense was that he often had bad dreams and would act without knowing, believing that he was still asleep. However, the prosecution argued that this behavior was that of a rapist who couldn't control himself. They also pointed out that Yaxley was a student at the University of Suffolk during the time of the attacks, studying at East Coast College in Great Yarmouth.
In court, the two rape victims testified that they were deeply asleep when the assaults occurred and were initially unaware of what was happening. It was only after speaking to a friend that one of the victims realized the gravity of Yaxley's actions. She stated that he had apologized and claimed that he didn't know what he was doing because he was dreaming. However, the prosecution argued that this was just another tactic to manipulate and deceive his victims.
In conclusion, Yaxley has been found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, and his sentencing will take place on November 1. The court has deemed him a danger to society and has remanded him into custody until his sentencing. This verdict serves as a reminder that consent is essential and that sexual conduct with a sleeping person is not only illegal but also morally reprehensible.
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