Kevin Johns charged with sex offences.

Jackflash

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Walesonline are reporting that Liberty Stadium announcer Kevin Johns has been charged with child sex offences.
 

Jackflash

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Johns is facing two charges of alleged indecent assault on a child in the early 1980s.
He has been bailed to appear at Swansea Crown Court on Sept.4th.
 

The Blobster

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Always worries me that these alleged offences are from so long ago , no forensics just word of mouth , why such a long delay in coming forward with the accusations?
 

ivoralljack

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Always worries me that these alleged offences are from so long ago , no forensics just word of mouth , why such a long delay in coming forward with the accusations?
I'm not happy about these historical cases either. I suppose the police are satisfied there's a case to answer but if it's a question of mud-slinging I hope it goes no further. I mean, it's been many years now....... :unsure:
 

ivoralljack

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His son was recently found guilty of owning more than 1,000 indecent images of children. Owain Pennar Johns also admitted 17 counts of making indecent images of children and of distributing same. Whilst a jail term was considered, Johns has been ordered to attend a community sex offenders programme.

Does this obscenity run in the family?
 

Jackflash

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Always worries me that these alleged offences are from so long ago , no forensics just word of mouth , why such a long delay in coming forward with the accusations?
I take your point Blobby, but I know of a case where a young girl was abused by her uncle on quite a few occasions, he threatened her to keep quiet about it. Visiting his house with her parents, and have him visit her home became very stressful to her and after bottling it up for many years the sight of him and the sound of his voice became more than she could bare, and as a young woman eventually told her parents, thankfully he admitted the charges and was jailed.
In the Johns case is it not possible this boy/now man is a Swans supporter, and on a match day sees and hears Johns voice, and like the girl I mentioned enough was enough and couldn't take anymore, maybe it's a relief to get it off your chest.
 

CroJack

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That's terrible for all involved. The trouble in these cases is that prosecutions rely solely on personal testimonies and have no physical or scientific evidence due to the passage of time. Unlike other European countries, the United Kingdom has no statute of limitations for any criminal offence.

No matter what happens in court Kevin Johns will have to leave Swansea and never come back.
 

Jackflash

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His son was recently found guilty of owning more than 1,000 indecent images of children. Owain Pennar Johns also admitted 17 counts of making indecent images of children and of distributing same. Whilst a jail term was considered, Johns has been ordered to attend a community sex offenders programme.

Does this obscenity run in the family?
Re Your closing question on your post Ivor. With nothing better too do, looked into this.
And yes, there a cases where child abuse has been proven to be hereditary.
 

ivoralljack

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anyone else following the trial on Wales Online ?
Yes, I am but it's early days yet and I'll consider Kevin Johns innocent until such time as he's proven guilty.

Welcome to the forum @blandmural and I hope you enjoy your time on here. (y) We are a small but good bunch who enjoy each others' company even when we disagree with one and other and, of course, we are all united in the cause and support of our Swans. Look forward to reading more from you.
 

blandmural

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Yes, I am but it's early days yet and I'll consider Kevin Johns innocent until such time as he's proven guilty.

Welcome to the forum @blandmural and I hope you enjoy your time on here. (y) We are a small but good bunch who enjoy each others' company even when we disagree with one and other and, of course, we are all united in the cause and support of our Swans. Look forward to reading more from you.
cheers, I only just discovered this forum, there was another one I stopped using a long time ago as there were a few with a gang mentality there
 

ivoralljack

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cheers, I only just discovered this forum, there was another one I stopped using a long time ago as there were a few with a gang mentality there
You won't find any of that on here! Simply put, we won't have it. There are no cliques or 'gangs' to worry about; it only spoils things for others. Without meaning to sound pompous in any way, we have a great set of posters who all behave in an adult fashion but still have a lot of fun arguing and debating their opinions. Nothing wrong with disagreement so long as it's done politely with no insults or name calling etc. That belongs in the school playground and our lot are much better than that. I hope you enjoy yourself on here, happy to have you.
 
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