UNITED KINGDOM
Lancaster Guardian
A priest jailed for sexual abuse could face more prison time after his victim demanded a review of his sentence.
Canon Stephen Shield, 53, of Balmoral Road, Lancaster, was found guilty last month of three counts of indecent assault following a trial at Preston Crown Court and was jailed for 12 months.
But his victim says the sentence was unduly lenient and has requested a review by the attorney general.
The attorney general’s office has until January 10 to decide whether the case should come under review.
Under the pseudonym Icare, the victim said: “I find it belittling to the many victims of such absolutely horrific criminality that such nonsensical sentences are handed out.
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