'A convicted sex offender befriended me, then bombarded me with explicit images'
Summary
A musician named Ben Gunnery received a suspended jail sentence for sending explicit pictures and videos to women, including a famous singer, with the intent to upset or shame them. An investigation revealed that Gunnery, who had already been convicted twice for similar offenses, had been targeting women for over a decade.Key Facts
- Ben Gunnery, a violinist, sent explicit images and videos to Eliza Carthy and other women.
- He received a 12-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, for his actions.
- Gunnery's first conviction for similar behavior occurred in 2023.
- He targeted women, mainly from the music industry, for more than 10 years.
- Six more women reported being targeted by Gunnery following the recent investigation.
- Some victims said Gunnery's actions affected their professional and personal lives.
- Festival organizers banned him after a private student received inappropriate messages.
- Gunnery had previously faced a community rehabilitation order for similar offenses.
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