'Relieved' Georgia Harrison speaks out as Stephen Bear jailed after revenge porn trial
| Published date | 03 March 2023 |
| Publication title | Daily Star: Web Edition Articles (England) |
Bear, who shot to fame on MTV’s Ex on the Beach, filmed himself having sex with Miss Harrison in his garden on CCTV before sending a clip of it on WhatsApp and uploading it to his OnlyFans page.
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Miss Harrison said to reporters after Bear's sentencing: "Hi everyone.
"I just want to say i'm happy and relieved this matter is finally over. Today's sentence is a vindication of what I've been put through.
"It's a clear message that the police take this matter very seriously. I want to let all other victims of this crime know that I stand in solidarity with them and I have absolutely no regrets in waiving my anonymity.
"I hope this puts anyone off committing this sort of crime and I hope anyone else who's been victim of it, it gives them some sort of justice. Thanks for so much for your support."
During the sentencing, Judge Christopher Morgan said he believed Bear was "fully aware" of the CCTV recording them both and that he was trying to "gauge her reaction" when showing it to her later on.
The judge said that if Miss Harrison didn't get offended, he "had consent" to share it.
Judge Morgan also added that Bear "deliberately lied" when he told Miss Harrison he had deleted the video because he "wanted to exploit the economic value"of the video.
He continued stating that Miss Harrison has suffered “extensive humiliation and embarrassment” in terms of her emotional health and reputation, and that her future employment has been “seriously affected”.
The judge said Miss Harrison has "spoken with dignity and courage and it’s hoped that through taking up the cause of others will bring some closure on these matters".
After going over the guidelines, Judge Morgan said 21 months in was the "only appropriate" punishment for his actions.
He added that the restraining order proposed by the prosecution was "necessary and proportionate".
He also said, as a sex offender, Bear will be subject to notification requirements for 10 years.
Georgia attended the sentencing with her mum, who was pictured giving her daughter a hug outside the court.
Reading out her victim statement before the sentencing, Miss Harrison told the court she was "happy go lucky" person before the video was shared, but after she suffered panic...
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