Police Investigators Sentenced To Rape 12-Year-Old Child For 8 Years

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JAKARTA - A police investigator in England named Stephen Hardy (46) was found guilty of raping a 12-year-old child. The depraved act was carried out by the defendant for 8 years.

The Sun in its report stated that Hardy raped this from the range of December 2012 and June 2020.

Public Prosecutor (JPU) Jo Palmiero said Hardy was able to manipulate and deceive his victims to increase his lust.

"Stephen Hardy won the trust of the child, before sexual harassment broke out, without thinking about the eternal damage to the abuse," Prosecutor Palmiero said.

The prosecutor also gave his highest appreciation to the victim who dared to report the case that happened to him so as to cut off the potential for other victims.

"I want to praise the victim for reporting harassment and supporting prosecution," he said.

The Liverpool Court Judge found Hardy guilty of rape, sexual assault, and caused a child to be involved in sexual activity after four weeks of trial.

Hardy was charged in July 2022. The Greater Police then suspended his senior investigator until an undetermined time limit.

In the course of this case, Hardy faced 20 charges. However, he always dodged until he was finally found guilty.

The sentence handed down to Hardy took effect on September 11, 2023.