Overview
- The 67-year-old was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court after Judge Alice Robinson described the offending as “rape in all but name.”
- Johnston was convicted of procuring intercourse by threats, causing sexual activity without consent, coercive and controlling behavior, and witness intimidation, while a separate rape charge was left on file.
- Investigators recovered about 30,000 images and videos as evidence of abuse arranged through adult social networks and bulk texts at hotels, cars, and secluded sites.
- Police have launched a further investigation to identify other participants, with the court hearing the total number of men could be very large and possibly as many as 1,000.
- The victim, who has lifelong anonymity, said she is trying to rebuild her life, stating, “For the first time in decades I am free.”