Summary
A violinist named Ben Gunnery received a 12-month suspended prison sentence for sending explicit images of himself to two women he had never met. Gunnery, who toured globally, committed this offense months after being found guilty of similar actions. The court imposed several conditions on Gunnery, including a sexual harm prevention order and rehabilitation requirements.
Key Facts
- Ben Gunnery, a violinist, was sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term.
- He sent unsolicited explicit photos and videos to two women in November.
- This incident occurred four months after a previous conviction for similar behavior.
- Gunnery admitted to sending the images to cause distress or humiliation.
- He faces a 10-year notification requirement on the sex offender's register.
- Gunnery also received a five-year sexual harm prevention order.
- The court ordered Gunnery to complete drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
- If Gunnery re-offends, he will serve time in prison under his suspended sentence conditions.
