Jonathan Jackson, 57, of Goodison Boulevard, Doncaster, was sentenced to imprisonment on Wednesday, September 25, for sexual offences against a minor occurring in 2012 and 2013.
A lady, who Jonathan Jackson raped at the age of 13, reported the abuse to the police in October 2020, and the police interviewed Jackson on 4 November 2020.
On 6 December 2022, Jonathan Jackson was charged with two counts of sexual assault on a child under 13, one count of sexual activity with a child, and one count of rape of a female under 16. These offences were committed against the same victim.
Jonathan Jackson pleaded not guilty to the four sexual offences, prompting a five-day trial at Sheffield Crown Court, which ended on Friday, 20 September, when the jury returned a verdict of guilty on all four counts.
Jonathan Jackson was sentenced at the same court on Wednesday (25 September) to a total of 15 years in prison for his crimes. He was additionally given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Kay Morgan, the officer in charge of the case, said:
“The victim in this case has shown incredible bravery in coming forward and helping officers to get her the justice she deserves.
“Sexual abuse leaves a lasting and devastating impact on the victim, which continues long after the crime itself, and Jonathan Jackson chose to compound this pain for the victim in this case by putting her through a week-long trial.
“Specialist officers have supported her throughout this process, and I hope this lengthy sentence will provide some form of closure.
“I also hope the result encourages other victims of sexual abuse, be it non-recent or recent, to come forward. We investigate and take all reports seriously and are committed to seeing justice served for victims of these horrific crimes.
“It is never too late to report a sexual offence, and if you have been a victim or you know someone who has been a victim of this crime, please know that we are here to listen to you and support you.”
For more information on rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences, and how to report these crimes to police and access support, please visit the dedicated section on our website: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/.
Please remember victims of rape and serious sexual offences have lifelong anonymity under the Sexual Offences Act; it is a criminal offence to identify a victim.