By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-26 12:31:31 | Updated at 2024-11-26 14:22:55
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A transgender pervert who raped and abused an 11-year-old schoolgirl has been jailed.
Aria Peers, 51, abused the child after bonding with her over Star Wars, with the sickening campaign of rape and assault leaving an "untold impact" upon her.
The offending came to light after the complainant confided in friends and teachers about the abuse.
Now, Peers has been jailed for 15 years after being found guilty of two counts of rape, attempted rape three charges of sexual assault and two offences of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity by a jury following a trial.
Aria Peers has now been jailed
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Peers appeared at Liverpool Crown Court
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Sentencing, Judge Katherine Pierpoint said: "I accept that, in this case, there is an element of grooming with the close bond that you developed and took advantage of.
"It became more sinister, with you grooming her so that you could start to abuse her. You took the opportunity to fulfil your own sexual desires. You were disbelieved by the jury and convicted. You still deny these matters today. She is a brave young woman who, by coming forward, has stood up to you. I hope that, with the support of her family, she will be able to move on with her life.
"Prior to this, you worked as a support worker for a number of years. You have suffered with periods of anxiety and depression and have struggled with your gender identity throughout your life.
"I appreciate that, as a transgender prisoner, there will be issues which you will have to navigate during the very long period of your sentence."
Pierpoint continued: "You targeted a young female child for your own sexual gratification.
"The impact on her is untold. This was offending behaviour on numerous occasions over a period of time."
Peers was also handed an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and a lifelong restraining order and will be required to sign the sex offenders' register for life.
