Overview

• Michael Stewart, a 63-year-old former postman from Northumberland, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting five women and other related offenses.
• Two of Stewart's victims have since died, with one victim's suicide linked directly to his actions and Royal Mail's inadequate response to complaints, according to a judge and the victim's family.
• Stewart was found guilty of eight counts of sexual assault, three counts of exposure, and one count of harassment with fear of violence following a trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
• Royal Mail has apologized to the victims and their families, acknowledging failures in handling complaints, and has implemented organizational changes, including a campaign addressing workplace harassment.
• Police praised the bravery of the victims who came forward and encouraged others affected by sexual offenses to seek support and report incidents.