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United Kingdom: Queen’s cousin convicted of sexual assault

Simon Bowes-Lyon, 34, Earl of Strathmore and cousin of Queen Elizabeth II by his mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the “Queen Mother”, was sentenced Tuesday February 23 to 10 months in prison for having sexually assaulted a woman in her castle in Glamis, Scotland, a year ago, reports The Guardian.

The facts occurred during a three-day reception hosted by Simon Bowes-Lyon. Around 1:20 am, drunk, he wanted to enter a woman’s room. He was very insistent, the woman finally opened the door for him. He pushed her onto the bed and sexually assaulted her. “Throughout it all, she made it clear that she wanted you to stop. She has repeatedly told you that she has a boyfriend, has repeatedly told you to leave, and has repeatedly had to pull you away from her. Everything you ignored, ”Sheriff Alastair Carmichael recalled during the hearing.

To plead guilty

Simon Bowes-Lyon, who pleaded guilty, told court he apologized and was ashamed of his actions. “I didn’t think I would be able to behave like I did but I had to face it and take responsibility. Over the past year it has been about seeking and receiving professional help and agreeing to plead guilty as quickly as possible, ”he said.

 

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