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Former Olympic swimmer who 'preyed upon' young girls jailed for 21 years

Antony James was sentenced to 21 years in prison for 14 sexual offences, including three counts of rape and six counts of making indecent photographs of a child, occurring between 2012 and 2022.
The court revealed that James groomed two underage girls, encouraging them to engage in sexual activity and share indecent images.
Detective Chief Inspector Ilona Rosson stated that James exploited the victims' trust, preying upon and grooming them in a calculated fashion for his own gratification.
Assistant Chief Constable Jim Pearce emphasized the commitment to reducing sexual violence and protecting women and girls, thanking the courageous survivors for their testimony.

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Toronto Sun

Former Olympic swimmer sentenced in rape case involving two teenage girls

Antony James was sentenced to 21 years for raping two underage girls, among other sexual offences that occurred over between 2012 and 2022.

5 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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LBC

Former Olympic swimmer who raped two teenage girls jailed for 21 years

A former Olympic swimmer has been jailed for more than 20 years after he raped two teenage girls.

6 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Former Team GB swimmer Antony James jailed for 21 years after he raped two girls

Antony James groomed the girls while they were under 16 years old

6 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

Olympic swimmer sentenced in disturbing teen rape case

Former Olympic swimmer Antony James was sentenced to 21 years in jail for raping two underage girls and grooming another girl into sexual activity between 2012 and 2022, according to The Sun.

6 days ago·New York, United States

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