Michael O’Mahoney, a former soldier and Stratford Paedophile employed in the film industry, has been sentenced to imprisonment after a jury convicted him of child sexual offences with a girl he believed to be under 14 years old.
Michael O’Mahoney, 38, was convicted of attempting to induce a minor to observe a sexual act and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child.
The incidents occurred in Newport and London between November 22, 2022, to March 28 of this year.
Michael O’Mahoney refuted the allegations levelled against him.
His attorney, Peter Donnison, informed Cardiff Crown Court: “He possesses prior convictions; however, none pertain to offences of this nature, and they are considerably dated, occurring some time ago.”
The gravest offence occurred in an entirely different environment and was perpetrated during his military service.
“After completing his prior sentence, he has been employed by various companies across diverse sectors, notably providing security on film sets for Movie Guard.”
Recorder John Hardy KC informed Michael O’Mahoney: “It is entirely superfluous for me to admonish you regarding these offences.”
“You are aware of the actions for which the jury has convicted you, whose verdicts were delivered with notable expediency.”
The defendant, residing on High Street, Stratford, London, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, with the stipulation that he would serve half of that term before being released on parole.
Michael O’Mahoney is required to register as a sex offender and is subject to a sexual harm prevention order for a duration of 10 years.
Upon his release from custody, he will be required to pay a mandated victim surcharge.
The offence of attempting to compel a child to observe a sexual act occurred in Newport, whereas the charge of attempting to engage in sexual conversation with a minor took place in London.
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