A young rapist, Max Liam Gregory, is currently a convicted rapist, sentenced to five years in prison for disregarding a woman’s refusal.
Max Liam Gregory, 21, exhibited no expression as the victim recounted in York Crown Court how his acts had plunged her into a state of despair, induced suicide thoughts, and resulted in almost a year of panic attacks, anxiety, sadness, and several other issues.
She informed the jury of her attempts to repel him and her numerous refusals during the assault. He replied, stating, “Just two minutes; it’s fine,” and “Only 30 seconds; come on.”
Max Liam Gregory asserted to a jury that he had attended to her needs by visiting her consistently during the week following the rape at his residence in Escrick Court, Escrick, in July 2015. However, Recorder David Dixon stated that his visits were also intended to prevent her from reporting him to the police.
The York Crown Court was informed that she ultimately disclosed information following his vacation with his partner.
The judge informed Max Liam Gregory: It was unequivocally evident to you that she was not consenting. You persisted nonetheless. Your disregard for her refusal has clearly affected her. If you had heeded the advice, you would not be in this predicament, and she would not have endured the distress she has experienced, all attributable to your lack of attentiveness.
He sentenced Max Liam Gregory to five years in prison, placed him on the sex offenders registry for life, and issued a restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim for the remainder of his life.
Max Liam Gregory contested the charge of rape but was unanimously convicted by a jury after two hours and forty minutes of deliberation.
Delivering a victim impact statement, her voice occasionally trembling with emotion, she expressed that following the rape, she began to descend into an abyss. I began to get anxiety attacks. I continue to do so.
She was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, experiencing flashbacks, nightmares, and nocturnal perspiration.
Her employment was impacted, and her condition deteriorated to the point where she desired to withdraw herself from the world. She stated: It became overwhelming. On December 8, I organised all the details for my suicide.
She resolved to organise her affairs; nevertheless, after consulting her physician, she was referred to a home treatment team that assisted her and continues to visit her daily.
I contemplate the incident daily. She realised that she no longer wished to contemplate it.
At the conclusion of the session, the judge said that she had exhibited considerable courage in delivering her account in court.
Geraldine Kelly, Max Liam Gregory’s barrister, stated that the woman’s psychological issues may not have been solely attributable to Gregory.
His girlfriend and family supported him by attending his trial. He had no prior encounters with law enforcement and had not committed any offences previously.
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