Child rapist begs judge for one last week of freedom after conviction saying: "I'm no risk to anybody"
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A paedophile begged a judge for a week of freedom moments after he was convicted of raping two young girls.
Victor Jeffrey, 39, spoke up from the dock to persuade a judge for seven more days at home before he started his prison term.
The Middlesbrough man had been on bail throughout the trial at Teesside Crown Court, reports Gazette Live.
Knowing he faced a long stretch behind bars he said: : “I know I’ve been convicted of this in a court of law, Sir, and the sentence will be next week.
“But can I please ask you to please let me go home for another week. I promise I will come here like I have done every day.
“I’m begging you Sir, your Honour. I don’t need to be put on remand. I’m no risk to anybody.”
Judge Howard Crowson told him: “I understand why you ask that. I’m afraid, Mr Jeffery, you’ll have to stay where you are.
“It will be a long prison sentence.”
Jeffery was convicted of three rapes and one sexual assault on Thursday.
He appeared to show no reaction when the jury delivered its verdicts after about six hours’ consideration.
Jurors could not reach verdicts on three more rape charges.
Prosecutor Shaun Dodds said the Crown would not seek a re-trial on these charges, which are expected to be left to lie on the court file.
Jeffery raped the two vulnerable underage girls several years ago, and told them not to tell of what he did.
One of the girls, who cannot be named for legal reasons, described him and his behaviour as “horrible”.
She told her mother and she called the police.
Jeffery denied all of the offences, claimed none of the sexual attacks happened and that the allegations were lies.
He is due to be sentenced next Friday.