Paul O’Neill jailed after directing child abuse in the Philippines

UNITED KINGDOM
BBC News

A former teacher who paid men to abuse children as young as four in the Philippines while he watched online has been jailed for life.

Paul O’Neill, 57, from Nottinghamshire, ordered the abuse in advance, giving specific instructions on what he wanted to see, Nottingham Crown Court heard.

He admitted three counts of rape and a further 27 sexual offences. He was told he would serve a minimum of 12 years.

The CPS said the virtual rape case was thought to be the first of its kind.

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