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Clarkestaff

Member since
September 2022

125 posts

Posted Fri December 20, 2024 5:12pmReport post

I think this will be my final post, at least for a good while. I'm going to take a break from the forum and try and get my head around the last few years. But more importantly I'm going to try and have a peaceful Christmas, before going back to work, I've been off sick for the last month, pretty much overwhelmed with everything.

For anyone who doesn't know our story. OH got arrested June 22 and couldn't live at home for 10 months. Until it changed at court to unconditional bail.

He was charged for Making Cat A, B and C IIOC

Distribution of Cat A, B and C IIOC,

Possession of prohibited image of a child

Possession of extreme pornography.

He attended magistrates court in April 2023. This was all printed in the media and resulted in my OH being assaulted and our house and car attacked with bricks, thankfully neither was to serious, but we're both extremely stressful experiences.

My OH was also suspended from work pending investigation.

My OH pleaded Not Guilty to all charges arguing that these were watsapp jokes that were sent amongst a group of mates.

We had 7 trips to Crown Court and by the time it finally went to trial, the indictment had changed significantly.

Distribution of 1 Cat A and 1 Cat B

Possession of extreme pornography.

After a week long trial my OH was found not guilty of the Cat A and Cat B. But guilty of possession of an extreme pornography video.

He received a 6 month conditional discharge and £22 court costs (yes £22!!)

I did cost us a significant amount of money and will no doubt take several years to repay.

BUT, yesterday he attended his work hearing and they agreed to allow him to return. He went to work today, he is starting in a new department but is absolutely over the moon to have been able to return.

It feels like it's finally all over and we can start 2025 fresh and try and put this absolutely horrendous experience behind us.

I wish you all to have the best Christmas possible and thank each and every person who has helped and offered advice along the way.

Merry Christmas and best wishes

Clarkstaff xxxx

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2420 posts

Posted Fri December 20, 2024 7:23pmReport post

Clark x

Wishing you both a truly wonderful Christmas and how lovely to read OH is back working xx

May 2025 be your year to find some much needed peace and happiness xx

Love sent to you both xx

PrairieMom

Member since
May 2024

79 posts

Posted Sat December 21, 2024 2:13amReport post

Clarkestaff,

Best wishes moving forward this year. I wish you both all the best.

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2594 posts

Posted Sat December 21, 2024 5:05amReport post

Me too - sending my very best wishes xxxxxxcc

Distressed and pregnant

Member since
November 2020

1042 posts

Posted Sat December 21, 2024 12:49pmReport post

Merry Christmas Clarkstaff. I wish you and your family all the best for the future xxx

Seaside

Member since
July 2022

566 posts

Posted Sat December 21, 2024 1:23pmReport post

Wishing you both a very happy Christmas and all good things moving forward in 2025 xx