Teen jailed for sexually abusing 37 girls online
Cory Jones, 19, was jailed for eight years at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting 69 offences.
A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing 37 girls online.
Cory Jones, from Treorchy, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, was jailed at Cardiff Crown Court after pleading guilty to 69 offences, including blackmail, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, and distributing indecent images.
The offences took place between 2022 and 2024 and involved victims aged between 10 and 16.
Judge Jeremy Jenkins said the case "highlights the dangers of children having unsupervised access to social media".
Jones was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The court heard how Jones would contact the victims and gain their trust before asking them to send explicit photos and videos of themselves.
When some of the children refused further requests, he blackmailed them into sending more sexually explicit images, saying he would publish previously sent images on social media.
He also sent sexual photos and videos of himself to the children.
After his arrest, police found 172 indecent images of children on his phone.
The court heard Jones contacted his victims on the messaging platform Snapchat, sometimes using an alias and lying about his age, and would ask them for nude photographs and videos.
James Wilson, prosecuting, told the court the victims felt "sick", "betrayed" and "creeped out" when Jones demanded explicit images.
One victim, aged 12 at the time of the offences, said in a statement: "When this first happened to me, it made me feel very nervous and upset.
"I was worried that people would find out what I had done and treat me differently.
"Since telling the police, I've had some counselling... I blame myself for everything, really.
"I still find it very hard to talk about."
Another victim said: "I trusted him and I thought he was my friend.
"He has made me feel stupid for believing everything he said to me."
John Ryan, defending, urged the judge to consider Jones's lack of maturity and his age at the time of the offending, which took place between 2022 and 2024, adding that he felt genuine remorse.
'Corrupted by watching pornography'
Judge Jenkins said he believed Jones, described as socially isolated and "a loner", had been "corrupted" by watching pornography.
"You have a completely distorted view of loving relationships and matters sexually."
Det Insp Stuart Prendiville condemned Jones for "deliberately targeting" young women online by "lying about his age and employing manipulative, deceptive tactics".
"His exploitation of vulnerable children for his own sexual gratification is a stark reminder of the dangers that exist online," he added.
Det Insp Prendiville expressed sympathy for the victims and hoped the conviction brought them some "measure of comfort and justice".
He emphasised that such predatory behaviour would "not be tolerated" and urged vigilance in "protecting our children".
South Wales Police acknowledged the "immense bravery" of the abuse survivors for coming forward and remained committed.
Lisa McCarthy, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Cory Jones was deceptive and manipulative, coercing children to engage in acts to satisfy his own sexual gratification and blackmailing some by threatening to publish sexually exploitative images on social media when they refused.
"This was a substantial and complex investigation, with the number of child victims quite shocking."
Former East Sussex school housemaster jailed for child sex offences
A former housemaster at a school in East Sussex has been jailed for 20 years after being convicted of a string of serious sexual offences against children.
Raymond Langley, 76, of Clarendon Road in Hove, was the housemaster/bursar at the now-closed Tylehurst School in Forest Row during the 1970s.
In 2021, an investigation was launched after a man reported being sexually abused at the school in 1979.
Enquiries identified two victims – both now men in their 50s and 60s – who were subjected to abuse between 1977 and 1979.
One victim reported how Langley would shower with the students and invite some to sleep in his room to ‘avoid bullies’.
Langley would sexually abuse the victim, then a teenager, repeatedly during these interactions.
The second victim reported being sexually abused in a similar way by Langley, including being shown pornographic material by Langley in his room before being abused.
Both victims were given specialist support when the offences were disclosed, and a thorough investigation was launched.
In June, 2024, Langley was charged with four counts of buggery of a boy under 16, four counts of indecent sexual assault and eight counts of indecency with a child.
A jury took just two hours of deliberation to find him guilty of all charges at Lewes Crown Court on 22 September, 2025.
At the same court on Friday (10 October), Langley was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Recorder Ms Q Whitaker described Langley as a ‘coward’ who preyed on vulnerable boys and forced the victims to give evidence in court despite not taking the stand himself. She commended the victims’ bravery in reporting and supporting the court process.
Detective Constable Jo Gledhill said: “Raymond Langley targeted vulnerable young boys who sought his help, abusing their trust in the most despicable ways.
“Both of these victims have carried the trauma of his crimes throughout their lives, and the bravery they have shown in reporting to the police cannot be overstated.
“I would like to thank both of them for coming to us, supporting this investigation and giving the evidence at court that has brought a predator to justice."
Detective Inspector Steve Shimmons said: “This outcome should send a message to victims and offenders that no matter how long ago offences took place, we will take action.
"I reiterate our thanks to the victims in this investigation for their resolve and support, and commend DC Gledhill and the investigative team for their diligent work.
"It is never too late to report – if you are a victim, please report to police online, via 101 or by dialling 999 in an emergency.”
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