The British pop group gained recognition in the 1970s and 1970s with three number 1 hits in the UK. Chambers joined the group later in 1983.
The 72-year-old musician was found guilty of eight counts of indecent behavior. Using alcohol and Chinese takeaways, he recruited underage boys for his lewd activities.
He once had a motto that he tried to tell his young victims as well: “It’s good clean fun.”
Nottingham Crown Court heard how one child lay frozen during the abuse.
Chambers was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for their abusive behavior.
“I can’t escape my thoughts and my consciousness,” one of Chambers’ victims, who was a little boy at the time, shared in a heartbreaking statement.
Pop group “Paper Lace” in 1975, when it gained fame. At that time, John Chambers did not play in the group yet, he joined the association only in 1983. (Photo: Mirrorpix / Vida Press)
The musician lured the boys with various delicacies that were denied to them at home. The fact that the boys felt honored to be respected by a celebrity also played in favor of the lewd plans.
Chambers took the victim to the home of his partner and accomplice, Andrew Polkey (56), where he planted marijuana, harassed him and forced him to engage in sexual activities.
The second victim was also abused by Polky, the victim admitting that he felt “speechless” and was unable to speak after the incident.
Already in 2005, the musician was convicted of keeping indecent images of minors.
A sexual harm prevention order has come into effect and his name will remain on the sex offenders’ register for life.
Polki was sentenced to 13 years in prison. He was found guilty of 17 counts of sexual assault.
A third man, Matthew Mardell, 46, who was found guilty of two counts of indecent behavior against the boy used by Polkey, was given a suspended sentence.
2023-09-01 03:13:00
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