NI farm shop owner avoids jail over sexual assault of teenage employee

NI farm shop owner avoids jail over sexual assault of teenage employee

A court heard the 58-year-old 'took advantage of his position of power in a bid to meet his sexual needs'

Portadown businessman avoids jail for sexual assault of teen under his employment

A Portadown man has avoided jail after sexually assaulting a 16-year-old shop worker under his employment. Brian Thomas Chapman (58), of Moyallan Road, appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Monday for sentencing on two counts of sexual assault. The prosecution outlined that on September 23, 2020, a 16-year-old student in the employment of Brian Chapman, disclosed to her mother about incidents that had occurred in her workplace. She said Ch…