Bernard Williams, a 77-year-old store owner in Brixton, was sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and sexual assault. He persuaded a woman seeking spiritual treatment to spend over £13,000 on remedies by convincing her of his 'healing capability.' His manipulation escalated to sexual demands, under the guise of removing spirits. Following an eight-day trial, he was convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The police commended the victim for her bravery during the investigation and court proceedings.
Bernard Williams, 77, ran the Original Products store in Market Row for over 30 years and was known in the community for his spiritual treatments. He exploited a woman's trust, convincing her that sex was necessary to remove spirits. Convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault, he was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Detective Inspector Tom Palmer stated that Williams’ offending is shocking, emphasizing how he abused the trust built within the community to perpetrate his crimes.
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