A jury determined that 88-year-old Anthony Bryant sexually abused children decades ago. Bryant, suffering from dementia and unable to stand trial formally, faced a trial of the facts at the Old Bailey. Victims reported long-lasting trauma from the abuse, with one victim sharing their sibling also suffered under Bryant's care, leading to significant psychological impacts including PTSD. The victims described enduring fear due to Bryant's threats which silenced their voices for years. Despite attempts at counseling, both individuals continue to struggle with the lasting effects of their experiences.
The consequence of the sexual abuse [my sibling] and I suffered at the hands of Anthony Bryant... has been lasting and catastrophic for both of us.
We were both too intimidated and too fearful to risk doing that. The abuse endured by their sibling was even more severe... it left them with feelings of fear, shame, confusion.
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