May 18th 2024.
The Metropolitan Police recently expressed their disappointment and disapproval towards the comments circulating online regarding the case of Rebecca Joynes. The teacher was convicted of grooming two schoolboys, and the police were not pleased with the reactions on social media.
In an effort to keep the public updated, Greater Manchester Police shared Joynes' mugshot on their official account and posted an update on the trial's outcome. However, the force had to switch off the comments section on their post due to the inappropriate and offensive nature of some comments. They stated that this decision was made out of respect for the victims and any survivors of sexual exploitation who may come across the post.
One particular comment caught attention as it insinuated that the victims were lucky to have been chosen by Joynes, which could potentially encourage pedophilia. The police clarified that Joynes had been found guilty of six counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, two of which were while she was in a position of trust. She had been grooming the boys since they were 15 years old, and one of them even got her pregnant.
During the trial, it was revealed that the boys referred to Joynes as "Bunda Becky," and some even made inappropriate comments towards her. They had exchanged flirty messages on Snapchat, and one of the boys even went shopping with her, where he bought a £350 Gucci belt. They later went back to her flat in Salford Quays, where they had sex, and the police found evidence of this on her bedsheets.
The prosecution pointed out the double standard in society, where if the accused had been a man and the victims were girls, there would be no sympathy for the teacher. They argued that Joynes, who was petite, pretty, and softly-spoken, should not be portrayed as the victim, and the boys, who were still school pupils, should not be seen as the perpetrators.
After the conviction, the senior crown prosecutor for CPS North West, Jane Wilson, stated that Joynes was a sexual predator who had been entrusted with the responsibility of teaching and safeguarding children. She abused her position and groomed the boys for her own sexual gratification. The CPS had worked closely with the police to build a strong case, including evidence from eyewitnesses, phone records, and CCTV footage.
The victims were also praised for their bravery in coming forward and supporting the prosecution. Joynes has been bailed and is scheduled to be sentenced in July. Her actions have had a lasting impact on the boys, and she will now have to face the consequences of her actions.
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