Source: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) published on this site Wednesday 4th July 2018 by Jill Powell
A former football coach who exploited his position to abuse young men and boys over two decades has been convicted of non-recent sex offences.
George Ormond, 62, was found guilty today, 3 July, after a five-week trial at Newcastle Crown Court of 36 charges relating to the abuse of 18 victims between the mid-1970s and the mid-1990s.
He preyed on his victims while working as volunteer in the Newcastle United youth program, as a coach at a boys’ football club, and helping on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme in a Newcastle school.
Gary Buckley of the CPS said: “For over two decades George Ormond abused young men and boys while working in the youth football scene in the North East of England. To many of his victims he was a figure of authority, trust and influence. Instead of nurturing and supporting them, he exploited his role to subject them to sexual abuse.
“I would like to praise the bravery of the many victims who came forward to assist with both the investigation and prosecution.
“They gave evidence in this case which helped the CPS demonstrate that Ormond’s offending was both predatory and prolific.
“I hope today’s conviction brings some comfort to each of them in what must have been a traumatic ordeal to relive again.”
Ormond will be sentenced in due course.
