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The shocking extent of abuse committed by a former religious leader has been revealed after The Rev James Haram, a church pastor, was convicted of a staggering 19 charges of physical and sexual abuse.
The charges involved a sustained campaign of abuse against a woman and eight children, spanning a period of 23 years, from 1997 to 2020.
The severity of the conviction, which includes counts of rape, underscores a significant breach of trust and the dark side hidden behind a position of religious authority and community respect.
The case is a distressing example of a trusted figure exploiting their power to perpetrate systematic abuse over decades.
Details emerging from the trial have highlighted the bravery of the victims in coming forward against a prominent community member.
The conviction brings to an end a long-running legal process and provides a measure of justice for the survivors of Haram's crimes.
The sentencing, which is expected to be severe, will reflect the systematic nature of the abuse and the profound psychological damage inflicted on the victims during their formative years.
The fallout from the conviction is expected to raise serious questions for the church and the community regarding safeguarding procedures and oversight of religious figures.