#crime
Lawmakers, Lawbreakers
#crime
Lawmakers, Lawbreakers
When politicians get caught committing crimes, it's like watching a toddler deny eating chocolate with their entire face smeared in it. There they are, standing in front of a podium, sweat glistening under the lights, swearing they “had no idea” that embezzling millions and hiding it in a fake charity called “Save the Puppies Foundation” was wrong. Their excuse? “I was hacked,” “It’s a smear campaign,” or the classic, “This is all news to me,” as if their signature didn’t appear on every shady document like a kid writing their name on the wall with permanent marker. And yet, despite overwhelming evidence, they strut back into office like nothing happened—because in politics, apparently, crime pays... and also gets you a book deal and a Netflix docuseries.
Ex-Councillor Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Child
- Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Paul Ockelton, a former Tewkesbury councillor, was jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting a child. The incident occurred in November 2021 when Ockelton intentionally touched the girl inappropriately while sitting her on his lap and asking if she liked it. He denied the allegations, claiming he was just tickling her tummy and brushing her hair, but a jury found him guilty. As part of his sentence, Ockelton was placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years and given a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. The child's mother read a statement in court, expressing pride in her daughter's bravery and stating that no one has the right to touch her child.
