A former educator, Jack Smith Horncastle Paedophile, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting 14 minors.
Jack Smith of Horncastle was found guilty of 39 offences following a three-week trial at Lincoln Crown Court in November.
The 29-year-old was found guilty of 30 counts of sexual assault and nine counts of sexual communication with a minor.
Jack Smith asserted that his conduct was not sexually motivated, although acknowledged that the actions recounted by his victims were accurate.
He received conditional bail prior to his court appearance today, Friday, 17 January, where he was sentenced to over seven years of incarceration.
Jack Smith was issued a sexual harm prevention order and a restraining order.
Detective Sergeant Mel Nash denounced his behaviour while praising the courage of individuals who stepped forward to offer evidence.
She said: “Jack Smith’s actions were deplorable and are likely to have long-lasting consequences, but we hope this sentence will help his victims start to move on and achieve some form of closure – even if the road ahead is a long one.
“But one thing is clear – without their bravery, we wouldn’t have achieved this result today.
“I’d also like to praise the families involved for their dignity and cooperation throughout our investigation.
“It has been incredibly difficult time for them but their commitment to seeing justice done can’t be overstated.
“And finally, I’d like to thank all those at Lincolnshire Police who worked on this case. Their professionalism and dedication were first class and is a testament to their passion for public service.”
Jack Smith was suspended from his role and later struck off, meaning he will not be able to teach or work with children again.
The name of the school where Jack Smith worked, and the ages of the victims cannot be published to protect their anonymity.
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