Serial sex fiend Ronald Falvey guilty of attacks
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A violent pervert has been jailed
for 18 years for an appalling catalogue of offences involving
children.
Forty-nine-year-old Ronald Falvey subjected his victims to
sexual and physical abuse.
He was accused of 23 charges including four of rape, eight
of indecent assault, two of sexual assault and one of
indecency with a child.
The other charges were attempted indecency with a child, sexual
intercourse with a girl, three charges of assault causing actual
bodily harm, one of cruelty and one of false imprisonment.
Falvey, of Speedwell Avenue, Chatham, denied all the counts but
was convicted.
Judge Jeremy Gold QC said the evidence was overwhelming.
Maidstone Crown Court heard Falvey, who previously lived in
Dartford, Erith and Swanscombe, started committing the offences 20
years ago.
John O'Higgins, prosecuting, said victims described Falvey's
controlling and violent behaviour.
Marion Smullen, defending, said the "turning point" for Falvey
seemed to be when he suffered a severe injury at the age of 23.
Judge Gold said Falvey's continued denials in court forced
victims to give evidence.
The judge said he had decided against imposing an indeterminate
sentence for public protection.
But he added: "These are offences of the utmost gravity.
"I would be failing in my duty if I did not mark these appalling
offences by a substantial sentence of imprisonment."
Falvey had been diagnosed as having a paranoid personality
disorder and a depressive illness.
"Nevertheless, there is no doubt you were fully responsible for
your actions over the period concerned," said Judge Gold.
A sexual offences prevention order was imposed for life and
Falvey will be banned from working with children or vulnerable
adults.
His name will appear on the sex offenders' register for
life.
Almost a year spent in custody will count towards the
sentence.
Monday, August 23 2010
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