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A church community has been left reeling after the Reverend James Haram was convicted of a horrifying series of physical and sexual abuse offences.
The pastor was found guilty of 19 charges, which related to abuse carried out against one woman and eight children over an extensive 23-year period, from 1997 to 2020.
The verdict, delivered after a lengthy trial, brings to light the dark and hidden crimes committed by a figure of religious authority who was entrusted with the care and well-being of his congregation.
The details of the physical and sexual assaults against the woman and the eight children have not been fully disclosed, but the total number of charges indicates a pattern of sustained and serious criminal behaviour.
The case underscores the devastating impact of abuse within a religious setting, where the victims’ trust was profoundly betrayed by a person holding a position of power and moral guidance.
The convictions cover a period that spans more than two decades, suggesting that the abuse was allowed to continue unchecked for an unacceptable length of time.
The finding of guilt on all 19 charges brings the criminal proceedings to a close, but the emotional and psychological consequences for the nine victims and their families will be long-lasting.
The community is now left to grapple with the shocking revelation of the abuse carried out by the Reverend James Haram.
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