Shipping boss who groped 12-year-old girl on BA flight thought she was his wife

> Lee Sergent, defending, said: ‘He comes from a different part of the world in India’

Not an excuse.

> He has not been able to see his wife or children

And?

> if he was given a suspended sentence he would be leaving straight away on a plane

Which is the whole point of a custodial sentence, to stop convicted criminals from fleeing the country and evading justice.

Whichever way you cut it, this man is a dangerous predator who should never be left alone with young girls.

> I have decreased the sentence because of you waiting in this country and not being able to communicate with your wife, which in itself is another tragedy. I consider that as a material factor

What, to tell her he’s been groping 12 year olds? Bet she’ll be chuffed.

Just an observation, surely in a situation like that where you had intent to cause harm you wouldn’t admit to it to cabin crew… just saying

But no, I’m glad he’s been jailed