A MAN, John Kidd Kilmarnock Paedophile, convicted of transmitting indecent photographs and sexual communications to a minor using Snapchat, in addition to inappropriately touching her, has avoided incarceration.
John Kidd previously refuted two allegations of engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor under 16 and one of transmitting obscene images and texts, prior to undergoing a trial at Ayr Sheriff Court.
The 39-year-old was discovered to have participated in sexual conduct with or directed at a child for sexual enjoyment or to humiliate, distress, or scare the complainant in June 2018.
John Kidd, from Kilmarnock, inappropriately patted the child on the buttocks and deliberately made sexual remarks by constantly expressing how “attractive” he thought her.
He also compelled the same young victim to view a pornographic photograph and engage in indecent communication with him on multiple occasions between February 2018 and August 2020 at a location in Cumnock and other places.
He was also discovered to have transmitted sexual written communications and inappropriate Snapchat messaging, soliciting private photographs of her, while persistently sending messages suggesting a desire for sexual relations.
John Kidd was convicted by a majority of jurors during the trial presided over by Sheriff Shirley Foran.
Sheriff Foran postponed sentencing for social work findings and a risk assessment.
John Kidd, represented by solicitor Robert Logan, was informed that he will be subject to police sex offender notification obligations in the interim.
Upon his return to the dock last week, he was assigned a community payback order with supervision for two years and mandated to accomplish 150 hours of unpaid labour within the following 12 months.
John Kidd will be obligated to comply with police sex offender notification rules for the subsequent two years.
A non-harassment order prohibiting any approach or contact with the victim was established for a duration of five years.
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