Important Information Regarding a Court Case

This information is provided for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as minimizing the severity of the crime.

In 2015, Ben King of Portsmouth was convicted of rape and sexual assault of a child under 13. The court found that these crimes occurred in 2010 when King was a teenager.

King was sentenced to a two-year youth rehabilitation order with supervision requirements and was classified as a category 1 registered sex offender with a level 2 risk management designation.

This information is intended to highlight the seriousness of sexual assault and the importance of reporting such crimes.

For support and resources related to sexual assault, please visit: RAINN.