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Teacher Jailed for Child Sex Offenses

A former teacher and choirmaster was jailed for 12 years for decades of child sex abuse.

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Essex PoliceBrentwood SchoolChelmsford Crown CourtSky News

David PickthallJudge Mary Loram KcDetective Constable Chelsie StamfordMarkFiona Ryan

What impact did David Pickthall's abuse have on one of his victims?: One victim, identified as Mark, described the lasting psychological harm inflicted by Pickthall, highlighting the manipulative tactics used to groom and abuse him.
What was the sentence given to David Pickthall and what was the duration of his crimes?: David Pickthall, a former teacher and choirmaster, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sex offenses spanning over four decades.
What did the judge say about David Pickthall and the potential continuation of his actions?: The judge described Pickthall as a predatory and manipulative pedophile who would have continued his abuse if not arrested; his actions caused significant psychological damage to his victims.
How many victims were involved in David Pickthall's case and what were the charges against him?: Pickthall's crimes involved 19 victims and included indecent assault, voyeurism, and creating indecent images of children; he initially faced 37 counts but pleaded guilty to 29.
What were some of David Pickthall's previous achievements and how did they contrast with his criminal actions?: Despite his previous accolades, including an MBE for services to education and charity, and involvement in film projects like Wallace and Gromit, Pickthall's true nature as a serial abuser was revealed.

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