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| Thomas Brant |
A father is furious a paedophile convicted of abusing his son has been cleared to return to his home village.
Thomas Brant, 51, is to be released within days after serving half of a four-and-a-half year prison sentence for two charges of indecency with a child and five charges of indecent assault on a male person.
His return to the home he shared with his wife in Westfield Road, Benson, has been approved by officials but the victim's father is worried as his son lives nearby.
Some neighbours in the close-knit village said they believed the sex offender - a former parish councillor who helped organise village playschemes - was returning as early as tomorrow.
The father of Brant's young victim, who cannot be named, said villagers needed to be aware.
He said: "He should have been castrated, chucked into jail and the keys thrown away. He got four-and-a-half years, but is out in two years and that's not nearly enough.
"I'm very distressed that he is out at all, but I think it's a scandal that he's back in Benson."
The Oxford Mail understands Brant will be released from prison on licence within days
As a convicted paedophile Brant - who denied the charges but was convicted by a jury at Oxford Crown Court - must report to police within three days of his release and sign the sex offenders' register for life.
Some local mothers outside Benson Primary School said they were shocked they had not been told.
Neighbour and mother- of-three Janice Holmes, 44, of Blacklands Road, said: "He's going to live right opposite me and just 100 yards from a park. My kids are at the age when I should let them go on their own but I won't now."
Mother-of-two Natalie Forgey, of the Westfield Road area, said: "It's shocking - it's not as if he even served his full time in jail."
However, another villager said: "Tom was the life and soul of the party and did an enormous amount for this village.
"Like many others I was bewildered when he was convicted - I just couldn't believe it. But he has served his time and should be alone left to get on with his life."
Brant was chairman of Benson Area Play Scheme and once ran the village fun run in a dress, black stockings, make-up and a wig.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Probation Service said: "When someone is deemed to be safe to be released back into the community there is always a robust risk management scheme in place and a multi-agency public protection arrangement."
Benson Junior School headteacher Linda Neely said she is to speak to the governors and Oxfordshire County Council but could not say if warnings would be sent to parents.
7:44pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: yvonne, usa on 8:07pm Wed 14 May 08
That man should not be allowed to live in Benson, this is not a big place and that poor child will see this man and be absolutely terrified, do you not think this child has suffered enough now all of the parents in that village will be afraid for there children.
That man should not be allowed to live in Benson, this is not a big place and that poor child will see this man and be absolutely terrified, do you not think this child has suffered enough now all of the parents in that village will be afraid for there children.
Posted by: Judge Dredd, Moon on 8:30pm Wed 14 May 08
scaremongering
Posted by: nice moustache on 12:25am Thu 15 May 08
nice moustache
Posted by: Ricky, oxford on 12:39am Thu 15 May 08
would have thought life in the village for him will be hell!if hes forced to move could the mail let us know where he is or a photo ?
would have thought life in the village for him will be hell!if hes forced to move could the mail let us know where he is or a photo ?
Posted by: alan page on 12:54am Thu 15 May 08
I would have thought, for his own safety, he would choose to go somewhere else and make a fresh start.
It is ridiculous to move him back, having now publicly announced his return in the local media.
He needs to be put elsewhere where he doesnt have traumatic associations for others.
I would have thought, for his own safety, he would choose to go somewhere else and make a fresh start.
It is ridiculous to move him back, having now publicly announced his return in the local media.
He needs to be put elsewhere where he doesnt have traumatic associations for others.
Posted by: reincarnated, oxon on 2:20am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]alan page[/bold] wrote:
I would have thought, for his own safety, he would choose to go somewhere else and make a fresh start. It is ridiculous to move him back, having now publicly announced his return in the local media. He needs to be put elsewhere where he doesnt have traumatic associations for others.[/quote] like six foot under??
alan page wrote:
I would have thought, for his own safety, he would choose to go somewhere else and make a fresh start. It is ridiculous to move him back, having now publicly announced his return in the local media. He needs to be put elsewhere where he doesnt have traumatic associations for others.
like six foot under??
Posted by: A Brant, benson on 7:52am Thu 15 May 08
I wish you papers would get your facts right before printing anything,i would like you to know the so called victim is actually a 27 year old man, this is a historical case and your just all scaremongering.
I wish you papers would get your facts right before printing anything,i would like you to know the so called victim is actually a 27 year old man, this is a historical case and your just all scaremongering.
Posted by: Bob Howse, Benson Watchtower on 10:05am Thu 15 May 08
What the hell does Yvonne care-saying he cant live there-when SHE lives in USA? IF the father does anything to this man-that reduces him to the same level-however evil these crimes are-he has paid his debt and is allowed to live where he likes. And as for Alan(i've got nothing better to do)Page-even he has deserted Oxford and lives in Guildford-well away from the trouble he causes. Remember that vigilantism is a crime.
What the hell does Yvonne care-saying he cant live there-when SHE lives in USA? IF the father does anything to this man-that reduces him to the same level-however evil these crimes are-he has paid his debt and is allowed to live where he likes. And as for Alan(i've got nothing better to do)Page-even he has deserted Oxford and lives in Guildford-well away from the trouble he causes. Remember that vigilantism is a crime.
Posted by: Me.., Oxford on 10:24am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]A Brant[/bold] wrote:
I wish you papers would get your facts right before printing anything,i would like you to know the so called victim is actually a 27 year old man, this is a historical case and your just all scaremongering. [/quote] The paper has printed that there were 2 victims, 1 child and a male person.
A Brant wrote:
I wish you papers would get your facts right before printing anything,i would like you to know the so called victim is actually a 27 year old man, this is a historical case and your just all scaremongering.
The paper has printed that there were 2 victims, 1 child and a male person.
Posted by: alan page on 10:58am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Bob Howse[/bold] wrote:
What the hell does Yvonne care-saying he cant live there-when SHE lives in USA? IF the father does anything to this man-that reduces him to the same level-however evil these crimes are-he has paid his debt and is allowed to live where he likes. And as for Alan(i've got nothing better to do)Page-even he has deserted Oxford and lives in Guildford-well away from the trouble he causes. Remember that vigilantism is a crime.[/quote] What trouble exactly?
I have simply said that for his own sake (and that of his victim)he should move elsewhere. Hardly controversial.
If the residents of Benson are mature enough to want him back and won't harass or terrorise him then fine, but I think the victims feelings should be taken into consideration as well.
If, in regards to my causing trouble, you are talking about the junkies on here propogating odious lies and myths and my standing up to those degenerate lying bastards, well drugs are NOT a local issue but a national one.
I have every right to comment on it.
The reason I "deserted" Oxford was purely financial,to live on a minimum wage is impossible there.
Still as Oxford appears to be a domain for small minded racist drug abusers, I can't say my move hasn't been beneficial.
Bob Howse wrote:
What the hell does Yvonne care-saying he cant live there-when SHE lives in USA? IF the father does anything to this man-that reduces him to the same level-however evil these crimes are-he has paid his debt and is allowed to live where he likes. And as for Alan(i've got nothing better to do)Page-even he has deserted Oxford and lives in Guildford-well away from the trouble he causes. Remember that vigilantism is a crime.
What trouble exactly?
I have simply said that for his own sake (and that of his victim)he should move elsewhere. Hardly controversial.
If the residents of Benson are mature enough to want him back and won't harass or terrorise him then fine, but I think the victims feelings should be taken into consideration as well.
If, in regards to my causing trouble, you are talking about the junkies on here propogating odious lies and myths and my standing up to those degenerate lying bastards, well drugs are NOT a local issue but a national one.
I have every right to comment on it.
The reason I "deserted" Oxford was purely financial,to live on a minimum wage is impossible there.
Still as Oxford appears to be a domain for small minded racist drug abusers, I can't say my move hasn't been beneficial.
Posted by: Bob Howse, 426-498 on 11:18am Thu 15 May 08
You didnt desert-you were hounded out-go and live in Chiddingfold-they'll love you there-and stop using double negatives
You didnt desert-you were hounded out-go and live in Chiddingfold-they'll love you there-and stop using double negatives
Posted by: alan page on 11:31am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Bob Howse[/bold] wrote:
You didnt desert-you were hounded out-go and live in Chiddingfold-they'll love you there-and stop using double negatives[/quote] Hounded out? Fantasy can no farther go!!
Please explain further, I love a good fairy tale.
No, it was simply a question of working nights for 5 years to support a landlord wasnt my idea of fun and so I got a transfer.
So please do tell me more about this hounding out business as I appear to have missed out on it.
Bob Howse wrote:
You didnt desert-you were hounded out-go and live in Chiddingfold-they'll love you there-and stop using double negatives
Hounded out? Fantasy can no farther go!!
Please explain further, I love a good fairy tale.
No, it was simply a question of working nights for 5 years to support a landlord wasnt my idea of fun and so I got a transfer.
So please do tell me more about this hounding out business as I appear to have missed out on it.
Posted by: alan page on 11:34am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Bob Howse[/bold] wrote:
You didnt desert-you were hounded out-go and live in Chiddingfold-they\'ll love you there-and stop using double negatives[/quote] Er... no. I got a transfer because 5 years of working nights to support a landlord lost its appeal.
I think you are fantasising a little there Bobby boy.
I wonder why?
Bob Howse wrote:
You didnt desert-you were hounded out-go and live in Chiddingfold-they\'ll love you there-and stop using double negatives
Er... no. I got a transfer because 5 years of working nights to support a landlord lost its appeal.
I think you are fantasising a little there Bobby boy.
I wonder why?
Posted by: Constable Hammer, On Patrol on 12:07pm Thu 15 May 08
The wishes of local people do not matter in the slightest.
The fact is that, as a convicted criminal, Brant's human rights will always come before yours.
Get used to it, or get rid of NuLabour and its hordes of PC apologist commissars.
The wishes of local people do not matter in the slightest.
The fact is that, as a convicted criminal, Brant's human rights will always come before yours.
Get used to it, or get rid of NuLabour and its hordes of PC apologist commissars.
Posted by: Constable Hammer, On Patrol on 12:07pm Thu 15 May 08
The wishes of local people do not matter in the slightest.
The fact is that, as a convicted criminal, Brant's human rights will always come before yours.
Get used to it, or get rid of NuLabour and its hordes of PC apologist commissars.
The wishes of local people do not matter in the slightest.
The fact is that, as a convicted criminal, Brant's human rights will always come before yours.
Get used to it, or get rid of NuLabour and its hordes of PC apologist commissars.
Posted by: A Brant, benson on 12:30pm Thu 15 May 08
yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.
yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.
Posted by: Rodney Stonmeister, UK on 1:03pm Thu 15 May 08
A Brant: the age of his victims doesn't matter; he's a sex offender, a pervert, a nonce. Get it yet?
A Brant: the age of his victims doesn't matter; he's a sex offender, a pervert, a nonce. Get it yet?
Posted by: l west, benson on 1:28pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]A Brant[/bold] wrote:
yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.[/quote] I have lived in benson all my life(35 years)This IS a historical case.I happen to think that Tom is innocent.
A Brant wrote:
yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.
I have lived in benson all my life(35 years)This IS a historical case.I happen to think that Tom is innocent.
Posted by: yvonne, USA on 2:11pm Thu 15 May 08
Bob Howse: lets get a few things right I am from Oxford and do have compassion for other people regardless of where I live. I never said he CAN'T live there I said shouldn't but my thoughts are maybe you could have him live with you and you can protect him, never mind the victims in this case regardless of how old they are you are a grade A twit. Alan Page thank you, regardless of where we live I thought we still had the freedom of speech and the freedom to have opinions.
Bob Howse: lets get a few things right I am from Oxford and do have compassion for other people regardless of where I live. I never said he CAN'T live there I said shouldn't but my thoughts are maybe you could have him live with you and you can protect him, never mind the victims in this case regardless of how old they are you are a grade A twit. Alan Page thank you, regardless of where we live I thought we still had the freedom of speech and the freedom to have opinions.
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 3:57pm Thu 15 May 08
All I can say is, he'd better stay away from my kids. Simple as that really.
Apart from his testicles should have been bar-b-que'd upon hearing the verdict - REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT'S A HISTORICAL CASE OR NOT!!!
All I can say is, he'd better stay away from my kids. Simple as that really.
Apart from his testicles should have been bar-b-que'd upon hearing the verdict - REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT'S A HISTORICAL CASE OR NOT!!!
Posted by: ????? on 4:21pm Thu 15 May 08
most of the comments on here r **** people should mind there own business and deal with there own lifes and stop getting involed with things that dont concent them
most of the comments on here r **** people should mind there own business and deal with there own lifes and stop getting involed with things that dont concent them
Posted by: rose benson, benson on 6:45pm Thu 15 May 08
i have lived in the village for 22 years, and have 2 sons, and we all consider tom a good friend, he has done a lot of good for the village raising lots of money, running the play scheme ect, hope the alleged victims father is going to add his brother-in-law to the list of people to be castrated, as he was convicted of a simular offence not to long ago! Who gives anyone the right to say who should and should not live in benson, if you don't like your neighbour THEN MOVE!
tom has every right to live here, close to his FRIENDS and FAMILY, so just let him get on with his life, and look out for the drug pushers, they are more of a danger to your children than Tom will ever be!!!!!!
i have lived in the village for 22 years, and have 2 sons, and we all consider tom a good friend, he has done a lot of good for the village raising lots of money, running the play scheme ect, hope the alleged victims father is going to add his brother-in-law to the list of people to be castrated, as he was convicted of a simular offence not to long ago! Who gives anyone the right to say who should and should not live in benson, if you don't like your neighbour THEN MOVE!
tom has every right to live here, close to his FRIENDS and FAMILY, so just let him get on with his life, and look out for the drug pushers, they are more of a danger to your children than Tom will ever be!!!!!!
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 10:53pm Thu 15 May 08
Rose, try telling that to the Victims father eh? Regardless of who his friends are, he is a convicted NONCE, Kiddy Fiddler, Peodophile etc. Get used to it. Your comments say to me that you condone what he did - regardless of when it was. look at the case in Jersey. years ago, so do you condone that as well eh?!
Rose, try telling that to the Victims father eh? Regardless of who his friends are, he is a convicted NONCE, Kiddy Fiddler, Peodophile etc. Get used to it. Your comments say to me that you condone what he did - regardless of when it was. look at the case in Jersey. years ago, so do you condone that as well eh?!
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 11:06pm Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]?????[/bold] wrote:
most of the comments on here r **** people should mind there own business and deal with there own lifes and stop getting involed with things that dont concent them [/quote] Sorry, but a Nonce in my village does concern me a great deal. As for A. Brant would it still make a difference if the victim was 100???
????? wrote:
most of the comments on here r **** people should mind there own business and deal with there own lifes and stop getting involed with things that dont concent them
Sorry, but a Nonce in my village does concern me a great deal. As for A. Brant would it still make a difference if the victim was 100???
Posted by: alan page on 12:10am Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]The Lord[/bold] wrote:
Rose, try telling that to the Victims father eh? Regardless of who his friends are, he is a convicted NONCE, Kiddy Fiddler, Peodophile etc. Get used to it. Your comments say to me that you condone what he did - regardless of when it was. look at the case in Jersey. years ago, so do you condone that as well eh?![/quote] So now he's guilty of murder as well.
I really do not see how you make such a bizzarre leap.
What about convicted drug dealers? Would you react the same way? If not why not?
The Lord wrote:
Rose, try telling that to the Victims father eh? Regardless of who his friends are, he is a convicted NONCE, Kiddy Fiddler, Peodophile etc. Get used to it. Your comments say to me that you condone what he did - regardless of when it was. look at the case in Jersey. years ago, so do you condone that as well eh?!
So now he's guilty of murder as well.
I really do not see how you make such a bizzarre leap.
What about convicted drug dealers? Would you react the same way? If not why not?
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 8:38am Fri 16 May 08
Alan Page...My comments and the point I was trying to make did not come across very well, I agree. The point I was trying to make was just because the bloke has apparently arranged a few play groups and is a friend doesn't make it alright does it, and by backing him up as she does, it's as though she's trying to condone his actions. The Jersey case was not the best example I could have given I agree
Alan Page...My comments and the point I was trying to make did not come across very well, I agree. The point I was trying to make was just because the bloke has apparently arranged a few play groups and is a friend doesn't make it alright does it, and by backing him up as she does, it's as though she's trying to condone his actions. The Jersey case was not the best example I could have given I agree
Posted by: alan page on 9:23am Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]The Lord[/bold] wrote:
Alan Page...My comments and the point I was trying to make did not come across very well, I agree. The point I was trying to make was just because the bloke has apparently arranged a few play groups and is a friend doesn't make it alright does it, and by backing him up as she does, it's as though she's trying to condone his actions. The Jersey case was not the best example I could have given I agree[/quote] And convicted drug dealers?
If you allow such people room in Benson then you are condoning their actions as well.
Would you raise a similar stink? If not, why not?
The Lord wrote:
Alan Page...My comments and the point I was trying to make did not come across very well, I agree. The point I was trying to make was just because the bloke has apparently arranged a few play groups and is a friend doesn't make it alright does it, and by backing him up as she does, it's as though she's trying to condone his actions. The Jersey case was not the best example I could have given I agree
And convicted drug dealers?
If you allow such people room in Benson then you are condoning their actions as well.
Would you raise a similar stink? If not, why not?
Posted by: alan page on 9:26am Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]Ricky[/bold] wrote:
would have thought life in the village for him will be hell!if hes forced to move could the mail let us know where he is or a photo ? [/quote] Shame you don't feel the same way about drug dealers isn't it?
I wonder why?
Ricky wrote:
would have thought life in the village for him will be hell!if hes forced to move could the mail let us know where he is or a photo ?
Shame you don't feel the same way about drug dealers isn't it?
I wonder why?
Posted by: Hollybell, Oxfordshire on 10:49am Fri 16 May 08
This man will no longer be able to live in Benson after this paper not only printed his name & photograph but also a virtually full address.
There is no doubt he will have to move, i feel no pity for him, but the innocents in his family will also be targeted due to this information being printed and it's them i feel sorry for.
This man will no longer be able to live in Benson after this paper not only printed his name & photograph but also a virtually full address.
There is no doubt he will have to move, i feel no pity for him, but the innocents in his family will also be targeted due to this information being printed and it's them i feel sorry for.
Posted by: Hollybell, Oxfordshire on 11:13am Fri 16 May 08
After reading these comments, TRUE it does not matter what age the victim is. TRUE i would not want this man living anywhere near my own children. TRUE the people of Benson have a right to know. But i do not feel this is the right page to have a debate whether drug dealers and pedophiles are of the same creed. Both destroy lives.
For his familys sake i do not feel all these details should have been published and the people of Benson should consider that his family have already been destroyed knowing what he has done and there actions and comments will directly affect them. My personal feelings on pedophiles is that they should face life imprisonment and castration including this man. But do not forget that in attacking this man,his home, will also affect his family, victims and the innocents surrounding him.
After reading these comments, TRUE it does not matter what age the victim is. TRUE i would not want this man living anywhere near my own children. TRUE the people of Benson have a right to know. But i do not feel this is the right page to have a debate whether drug dealers and pedophiles are of the same creed. Both destroy lives.
For his familys sake i do not feel all these details should have been published and the people of Benson should consider that his family have already been destroyed knowing what he has done and there actions and comments will directly affect them. My personal feelings on pedophiles is that they should face life imprisonment and castration including this man. But do not forget that in attacking this man,his home, will also affect his family, victims and the innocents surrounding him.
Posted by: concerned mother, benson on 8:27pm Fri 16 May 08
felt i had 2 put a comment on after reading some of this. wether it was an historic case or not it was still abuse they werent 27 &29 when this happened were they? as for the lady who said if we dont like it move why should we we havent commited a crime i wonder if shed be so charitable if a convicted child abuser she wasnt friends with moved in next door to her as a mother of three sons i have a right to be concerned
felt i had 2 put a comment on after reading some of this. wether it was an historic case or not it was still abuse they werent 27 &29 when this happened were they? as for the lady who said if we dont like it move why should we we havent commited a crime i wonder if shed be so charitable if a convicted child abuser she wasnt friends with moved in next door to her as a mother of three sons i have a right to be concerned
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 8:40pm Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]concerned mother[/bold] wrote:
felt i had 2 put a comment on after reading some of this. wether it was an historic case or not it was still abuse they werent 27 &29 when this happened were they? as for the lady who said if we dont like it move why should we we havent commited a crime i wonder if shed be so charitable if a convicted child abuser she wasnt friends with moved in next door to her as a mother of three sons i have a right to be concerned[/quote] You, are absolutly spot on. Good shout!
concerned mother wrote:
felt i had 2 put a comment on after reading some of this. wether it was an historic case or not it was still abuse they werent 27 &29 when this happened were they? as for the lady who said if we dont like it move why should we we havent commited a crime i wonder if shed be so charitable if a convicted child abuser she wasnt friends with moved in next door to her as a mother of three sons i have a right to be concerned
You, are absolutly spot on. Good shout!
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 8:49pm Fri 16 May 08
[quote][bold]alan page[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]The Lord[/bold] wrote: Alan Page...My comments and the point I was trying to make did not come across very well, I agree. The point I was trying to make was just because the bloke has apparently arranged a few play groups and is a friend doesn't make it alright does it, and by backing him up as she does, it's as though she's trying to condone his actions. The Jersey case was not the best example I could have given I agree[/quote] And convicted drug dealers? If you allow such people room in Benson then you are condoning their actions as well. Would you raise a similar stink? If not, why not?[/quote] Alan...What is it with you and drug dealers eh? I agree, drugs and their dealers are intolerable, yes, I agree, but we're on about a Nonce and a peodophile here. Anything that puts a blot against the good name of our village is inexcusable regardless of what that is
alan page wrote:
The Lord wrote: Alan Page...My comments and the point I was trying to make did not come across very well, I agree. The point I was trying to make was just because the bloke has apparently arranged a few play groups and is a friend doesn't make it alright does it, and by backing him up as she does, it's as though she's trying to condone his actions. The Jersey case was not the best example I could have given I agree
And convicted drug dealers? If you allow such people room in Benson then you are condoning their actions as well. Would you raise a similar stink? If not, why not?
Alan...What is it with you and drug dealers eh? I agree, drugs and their dealers are intolerable, yes, I agree, but we're on about a Nonce and a peodophile here. Anything that puts a blot against the good name of our village is inexcusable regardless of what that is
Posted by: Linda, benson on 8:20pm Sat 17 May 08
have u all heard yourselves??
the point is that this man abused what were children at the time.he should not be allowed to return to benson. what he did was wrong, yes he did his time in prison but he is a paedophiles - incurable - that has been proven. who cares what happens to him. he couldnt keep his hands off of young boys. dirty disgusting ****. if i see him i wouldn't **** him if he was on fire. i just hope he keeps his hands to himself and leaves his grandchildren alone.
have u all heard yourselves??
the point is that this man abused what were children at the time.he should not be allowed to return to benson. what he did was wrong, yes he did his time in prison but he is a paedophiles - incurable - that has been proven. who cares what happens to him. he couldnt keep his hands off of young boys. dirty disgusting ****. if i see him i wouldn't **** him if he was on fire. i just hope he keeps his hands to himself and leaves his grandchildren alone.
Posted by: New Mother, Benson on 11:43pm Sat 17 May 08
Don't paedophiles themselves admit that it is an illness which is incurable? So who of his supporters are going to assure us that it won't happen again and he won't re-offend? Who is going to assure me that when my son grows up he won't meet Tom in the park?!?!
Don't paedophiles themselves admit that it is an illness which is incurable? So who of his supporters are going to assure us that it won't happen again and he won't re-offend? Who is going to assure me that when my son grows up he won't meet Tom in the park?!?!
Posted by: westfield rd resident, benson on 12:04am Sun 18 May 08
My thoughts exactly new mother of benson, if only a few more people in this village would realise what a sick & vile thing this man has done. He should never come back to the village.
My thoughts exactly new mother of benson, if only a few more people in this village would realise what a sick & vile thing this man has done. He should never come back to the village.
Posted by: mum of 3, benson on 9:17am Sun 18 May 08
i'm concerned as well but can any one actually tell me the whole story and tell me what he's actually done before the scaremungaring kicks in please.
i'm concerned as well but can any one actually tell me the whole story and tell me what he's actually done before the scaremungaring kicks in please.
Posted by: neigbour & mother of 3, Benson on 10:17am Mon 19 May 08
No paedophile should be allowed back to the area where they offended - especially in a village as small as Benson. It ALWAYS matters what age the victims are.His house overlooks a park 100 yards away where youngsters play. As for moving if we don't like it - why should we uproot our lives when we've done nothing wrong? He didn't even serve his full sentence and many outraged parents have a right to express their opinions and protect their children from perverts or drug dealers. His so called friends will know that this was not the first time he was accused of abusing so there's every chance he will do it again. I feel no pity for him or his family - by accepting him back they are as sick as he is.
No paedophile should be allowed back to the area where they offended - especially in a village as small as Benson. It ALWAYS matters what age the victims are.His house overlooks a park 100 yards away where youngsters play. As for moving if we don't like it - why should we uproot our lives when we've done nothing wrong? He didn't even serve his full sentence and many outraged parents have a right to express their opinions and protect their children from perverts or drug dealers. His so called friends will know that this was not the first time he was accused of abusing so there's every chance he will do it again. I feel no pity for him or his family - by accepting him back they are as sick as he is.
Posted by: Benson Resident on 2:00pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]l west[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]A Brant[/bold] wrote: yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don\\\'t consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.[/quote] I have lived in benson all my life(35 years)This IS a historical case.I happen to think that Tom is innocent.[/quote] If your the L.West i think you are you have three girls!!! don't think you would be saying exactly that if you had three boys instead! The man is sick end of!! & the people that are sticking up for this person must be tapped as well.
l west wrote:
A Brant wrote: yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.
I have lived in benson all my life(35 years)This IS a historical case.I happen to think that Tom is innocent.
If your the L.West i think you are you have three girls!!! don't think you would be saying exactly that if you had three boys instead! The man is sick end of!! & the people that are sticking up for this person must be tapped as well.
Posted by: Benson Resident on 2:02pm Mon 19 May 08
By the way historical or not he's still done it.
By the way historical or not he's still done it.
Posted by: Benson Resident on 2:30pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]A Brant[/bold] wrote:
yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.[/quote] Yes & after getting away for it for so long he got what he deserved.
Unfortunatly not long enough!
A Brant wrote:
yes a 27 year old MAN and a 29 year old MAN so i don't consider these as children, as i said before this is a historical case.
Yes & after getting away for it for so long he got what he deserved.
Unfortunatly not long enough!
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 4:54pm Mon 19 May 08
RUmour has it that a very very very close relative of his stated he was innocent up until very recently and now has noved away as they have only just "seen the light"
RUmour has it that a very very very close relative of his stated he was innocent up until very recently and now has noved away as they have only just "seen the light"
Posted by: l west, benson on 6:05pm Mon 19 May 08
Does anyone know if it's true about his relative moving away?.
Does anyone know if it's true about his relative moving away?.
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 8:56pm Mon 19 May 08
[quote][bold]l west[/bold] wrote:
Does anyone know if it's true about his relative moving away?.[/quote] See post above. Very true indeed
l west wrote:
Does anyone know if it's true about his relative moving away?.
See post above. Very true indeed
Posted by: Mrs Maureen Payne, Chinnor on 3:11pm Fri 23 May 08
For all you people out there who don't know Thomas Brant at all!!! He is the godfather of one of my sons, I would trust my childrens lives in Tommy's hands any time & he says he was innocent I believe him. Also one of the people who accused him, his family happened to have had a long running feud with the whole family due to severe jealousy! I have known the whole family for many years & love them as I love my own - I will always be eternally grateful to Tommy for his loyalty & friendship to me & my family.
For all you people out there who don't know Thomas Brant at all!!! He is the godfather of one of my sons, I would trust my childrens lives in Tommy's hands any time & he says he was innocent I believe him. Also one of the people who accused him, his family happened to have had a long running feud with the whole family due to severe jealousy! I have known the whole family for many years & love them as I love my own - I will always be eternally grateful to Tommy for his loyalty & friendship to me & my family.
Posted by: Mrs Maureen Payne, Chinnor on 11:31pm Fri 23 May 08
Yes I do know about whether it's true about his relative moving away or not & I don't actually think it's any of your businesses what the members of this family do & just to allay any of your rumours nothing has changed as to the member of the family concerned being 100% behind Tommy being innocent as always. If any of you wanted to do anything useful you could stop the bullying of the children of other family members children at school, I hope none of you perfect people get accused of something you haven't actually done as the law of this country requires people to plead guilty even if innocent to get a lighter sentence - If that person is adamant that they cannot plead guilty for something they haven't done then they will get a longer sentence if the other parties involved can fabricate enough 'brown stuff left around by cattle' to make it impossible for a judge or jury to decipher what is the truth! Doesn't anyone think that a couple of people who have been friends for years could have made this all up just to get victim compensation money from the government without a thought for who may get hurt in the process?
Yes I do know about whether it's true about his relative moving away or not & I don't actually think it's any of your businesses what the members of this family do & just to allay any of your rumours nothing has changed as to the member of the family concerned being 100% behind Tommy being innocent as always. If any of you wanted to do anything useful you could stop the bullying of the children of other family members children at school, I hope none of you perfect people get accused of something you haven't actually done as the law of this country requires people to plead guilty even if innocent to get a lighter sentence - If that person is adamant that they cannot plead guilty for something they haven't done then they will get a longer sentence if the other parties involved can fabricate enough 'brown stuff left around by cattle' to make it impossible for a judge or jury to decipher what is the truth! Doesn't anyone think that a couple of people who have been friends for years could have made this all up just to get victim compensation money from the government without a thought for who may get hurt in the process?
Posted by: The Lord, Benson on 12:31am Sat 24 May 08
[quote][bold]Mrs Maureen Payne[/bold] wrote:
Yes I do know about whether it's true about his relative moving away or not & I don't actually think it's any of your businesses what the members of this family do & just to allay any of your rumours nothing has changed as to the member of the family concerned being 100% behind Tommy being innocent as always. If any of you wanted to do anything useful you could stop the bullying of the children of other family members children at school, I hope none of you perfect people get accused of something you haven't actually done as the law of this country requires people to plead guilty even if innocent to get a lighter sentence - If that person is adamant that they cannot plead guilty for something they haven't done then they will get a longer sentence if the other parties involved can fabricate enough 'brown stuff left around by cattle' to make it impossible for a judge or jury to decipher what is the truth! Doesn't anyone think that a couple of people who have been friends for years could have made this all up just to get victim compensation money from the government without a thought for who may get hurt in the process?[/quote] What a load of poppy ****
Mrs Maureen Payne wrote:
Yes I do know about whether it's true about his relative moving away or not & I don't actually think it's any of your businesses what the members of this family do & just to allay any of your rumours nothing has changed as to the member of the family concerned being 100% behind Tommy being innocent as always. If any of you wanted to do anything useful you could stop the bullying of the children of other family members children at school, I hope none of you perfect people get accused of something you haven't actually done as the law of this country requires people to plead guilty even if innocent to get a lighter sentence - If that person is adamant that they cannot plead guilty for something they haven't done then they will get a longer sentence if the other parties involved can fabricate enough 'brown stuff left around by cattle' to make it impossible for a judge or jury to decipher what is the truth! Doesn't anyone think that a couple of people who have been friends for years could have made this all up just to get victim compensation money from the government without a thought for who may get hurt in the process?
What a load of poppy ****
Posted by: Darren Hadland, Didcot on 6:48pm Thu 29 May 08
I hope the person "Rose Benson" (probably a fake name due to shame of her silly comment)would have the same opinion if it were one of her sons that was a victim of Tom, what makes her think that a bit of fund raising and village work makes what he HAS DONE acceptable? I think if "Rose" is offering her support to Tom then she is equally as bad as HIM and should have a long hard look at herself, hes not the victim, he inflicted this upon himself for touching young boys. "DO GOODERS" like you "Rose" should be ashamed of yourself and maybe try putting yourself in the shoes of the victims and there families.
I hope the person "Rose Benson" (probably a fake name due to shame of her silly comment)would have the same opinion if it were one of her sons that was a victim of Tom, what makes her think that a bit of fund raising and village work makes what he HAS DONE acceptable? I think if "Rose" is offering her support to Tom then she is equally as bad as HIM and should have a long hard look at herself, hes not the victim, he inflicted this upon himself for touching young boys. "DO GOODERS" like you "Rose" should be ashamed of yourself and maybe try putting yourself in the shoes of the victims and there families.
Posted by: Concerned Neighbour!, Benson on 9:59am Fri 30 May 08
[quote][bold]Mrs Maureen Payne[/bold] wrote:
Yes I do know about whether it\'s true about his relative moving away or not & I don\'t actually think it\'s any of your businesses what the members of this family do & just to allay any of your rumours nothing has changed as to the member of the family concerned being 100% behind Tommy being innocent as always. If any of you wanted to do anything useful you could stop the bullying of the children of other family members children at school, I hope none of you perfect people get accused of something you haven\'t actually done as the law of this country requires people to plead guilty even if innocent to get a lighter sentence - If that person is adamant that they cannot plead guilty for something they haven\'t done then they will get a longer sentence if the other parties involved can fabricate enough \'brown stuff left around by cattle\' to make it impossible for a judge or jury to decipher what is the truth! Doesn\'t anyone think that a couple of people who have been friends for years could have made this all up just to get victim compensation money from the government without a thought for who may get hurt in the process?[/quote] You are just as sick as they are! your all twisted!
If you are such a good friend to Tommy then you would have been in court when he admitted to all he had done! all the sick twisted things that he inflicted on 2 innocent people! And there just the 2 that came forward god knows theres probably more out there!
And as for the 2 victims being friends.... i happen to know one of them and these 2 hadn't been friends for yrs, because of Tommy they had fallen out! And as for them doing it for the money thats b***shi*, all they money in the world couldn't take away the bad memories that tommy has left them with! you need to get a life lady your sad!!! And does anyone not find it strange that all these supposed "good deeds" he did for the village all involved young children, Scamps, Fundays!!!
AND as for his family being victims Kathy is just as sick as he is, she knew all along what was going on under her own roof, and she let it happen! And Anne-Marie well i just hope your dad stays away from your three sons!! how can you stand by him??? the whole family should just move away there not wanted in Benson, why should innocent people have to move away when he's the evil,sick, f***ed up PEADOPHILE!!!!
i hope he gets whats coming to him![bold]bold[/bold]
Mrs Maureen Payne wrote:
Yes I do know about whether it\'s true about his relative moving away or not & I don\'t actually think it\'s any of your businesses what the members of this family do & just to allay any of your rumours nothing has changed as to the member of the family concerned being 100% behind Tommy being innocent as always. If any of you wanted to do anything useful you could stop the bullying of the children of other family members children at school, I hope none of you perfect people get accused of something you haven\'t actually done as the law of this country requires people to plead guilty even if innocent to get a lighter sentence - If that person is adamant that they cannot plead guilty for something they haven\'t done then they will get a longer sentence if the other parties involved can fabricate enough \'brown stuff left around by cattle\' to make it impossible for a judge or jury to decipher what is the truth! Doesn\'t anyone think that a couple of people who have been friends for years could have made this all up just to get victim compensation money from the government without a thought for who may get hurt in the process?
You are just as sick as they are! your all twisted!
If you are such a good friend to Tommy then you would have been in court when he admitted to all he had done! all the sick twisted things that he inflicted on 2 innocent people! And there just the 2 that came forward god knows theres probably more out there!
And as for the 2 victims being friends.... i happen to know one of them and these 2 hadn't been friends for yrs, because of Tommy they had fallen out! And as for them doing it for the money thats b***shi*, all they money in the world couldn't take away the bad memories that tommy has left them with! you need to get a life lady your sad!!! And does anyone not find it strange that all these supposed "good deeds" he did for the village all involved young children, Scamps, Fundays!!!
AND as for his family being victims Kathy is just as sick as he is, she knew all along what was going on under her own roof, and she let it happen! And Anne-Marie well i just hope your dad stays away from your three sons!! how can you stand by him??? the whole family should just move away there not wanted in Benson, why should innocent people have to move away when he's the evil,sick, f***ed up PEADOPHILE!!!!
i hope he gets whats coming to him!
Posted by: another concerned neighbour, Benson on 1:56pm Fri 30 May 08
i have seen tommy twice now and find it amazing how he has the balls to wonder round like he is innocent! you don't get 4 yrs in prison for no reason so all of you saying what a nice bloke he is are all just as bad as he is! How can you see the good in a preson like him!!!!!!!!
And as for the comments about neighbours moving if they don't like it...well why should we! we're not the convicted peadophiles he is! They should have thrown away the key!
i would like to know what has happened to all these people who were full of threats and promising to chase him out of the village???? it's all mouth! i have seen the way people are around him they just ignore him or smile....it's sickening we should be telling this guy exactly what we think not cowering away. Yeh so he has served 2 yrs out of the 4yr sentence but that doesn't mean he's paid for what he has done, people like him never change. if they think locking him up has cure him they are wrong??
What happened to local people standing together...we should all be trying to get this man away..........
i have seen tommy twice now and find it amazing how he has the balls to wonder round like he is innocent! you don't get 4 yrs in prison for no reason so all of you saying what a nice bloke he is are all just as bad as he is! How can you see the good in a preson like him!!!!!!!!
And as for the comments about neighbours moving if they don't like it...well why should we! we're not the convicted peadophiles he is! They should have thrown away the key!
i would like to know what has happened to all these people who were full of threats and promising to chase him out of the village???? it's all mouth! i have seen the way people are around him they just ignore him or smile....it's sickening we should be telling this guy exactly what we think not cowering away. Yeh so he has served 2 yrs out of the 4yr sentence but that doesn't mean he's paid for what he has done, people like him never change. if they think locking him up has cure him they are wrong??
What happened to local people standing together...we should all be trying to get this man away..........
Posted by: Anon, Benson on 10:00pm Sun 15 Jun 08
How can some of you let someone like this carry on with his life as though nothing has happened!!He was convicted by our legal system based on evidence, not hearsay or rumours. This man however much he did for the community is a child abuser and however historical this case is he is still a criminal, would a man who raped someone 10 ten years ago not be a racist? Of course he would!! Sad thing is I'm not suprised that some are leaping to his defence, Benson is full of hypocrits who would let anything go on behind closed doors, isn't that right A Brant?!
How can some of you let someone like this carry on with his life as though nothing has happened!!He was convicted by our legal system based on evidence, not hearsay or rumours. This man however much he did for the community is a child abuser and however historical this case is he is still a criminal, would a man who raped someone 10 ten years ago not be a racist? Of course he would!! Sad thing is I'm not suprised that some are leaping to his defence, Benson is full of hypocrits who would let anything go on behind closed doors, isn't that right A Brant?!
Posted by: Anon Neighbour, Benson on 10:29am Wed 18 Jun 08
I completely agree 'anon' Benson is full of hypocrits! I am ashamed that the people of Benson have allowed this creep to jump straight back into his old life as if nothing happened! i see the sick t*** everyday walking around without a care in the world, while i am left feeling uncomfortable and awkward in my own home!
To all you neighbours at Westfield road that have welcomed tommy back....your all sick twisted bas***ds! He didn't get sent to Prison for 4 yrs for no reason! They had evidence!!!!!!!!!
lets just hope he doesn't do anything with your sons or grandsons hey??????????[bold]bold[/bold]
I completely agree 'anon' Benson is full of hypocrits! I am ashamed that the people of Benson have allowed this creep to jump straight back into his old life as if nothing happened! i see the sick t*** everyday walking around without a care in the world, while i am left feeling uncomfortable and awkward in my own home!
To all you neighbours at Westfield road that have welcomed tommy back....your all sick twisted bas***ds! He didn't get sent to Prison for 4 yrs for no reason! They had evidence!!!!!!!!!
lets just hope he doesn't do anything with your sons or grandsons hey??????????
Posted by: Benson Resident on 6:10pm Sat 21 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Anon Neighbour[/bold] wrote:
I completely agree \'anon\' Benson is full of hypocrits! I am ashamed that the people of Benson have allowed this creep to jump straight back into his old life as if nothing happened! i see the sick t*** everyday walking around without a care in the world, while i am left feeling uncomfortable and awkward in my own home! To all you neighbours at Westfield road that have welcomed tommy back....your all sick twisted bas***ds! He didn\'t get sent to Prison for 4 yrs for no reason! They had evidence!!!!!!!!! lets just hope he doesn\'t do anything with your sons or grandsons hey??????????[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] I totally agree with everything you say about Tom Brant just to get that straight!!
But you said i quote "I completely agree 'anon' Benson is full of hypocrits! I am ashamed that the people of Benson have allowed this creep to jump straight back into his old life as if nothing happened! i see the sick t*** everyday walking around without a care in the world, while i am left feeling uncomfortable and awkward in my own home!"
YOU obviously live in Benson as well so what have you actually done about it then???? or are you a Benson hypocrit as well!
Anon Neighbour wrote:
I completely agree \'anon\' Benson is full of hypocrits! I am ashamed that the people of Benson have allowed this creep to jump straight back into his old life as if nothing happened! i see the sick t*** everyday walking around without a care in the world, while i am left feeling uncomfortable and awkward in my own home! To all you neighbours at Westfield road that have welcomed tommy back....your all sick twisted bas***ds! He didn\'t get sent to Prison for 4 yrs for no reason! They had evidence!!!!!!!!! lets just hope he doesn\'t do anything with your sons or grandsons hey??????????
I totally agree with everything you say about Tom Brant just to get that straight!!
But you said i quote "I completely agree 'anon' Benson is full of hypocrits! I am ashamed that the people of Benson have allowed this creep to jump straight back into his old life as if nothing happened! i see the sick t*** everyday walking around without a care in the world, while i am left feeling uncomfortable and awkward in my own home!"
YOU obviously live in Benson as well so what have you actually done about it then???? or are you a Benson hypocrit as well!
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