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It was the longest prison sentence ever handed down to an online predator in the UK. As Folgers 30th birthday approached in October 2018, he appealed his sentence, arguing it was manifestly excessive given that he had pleaded guilty. After reviewing the case, three judges at London's Court of Appeal concluded that the original sentencing judge had not given sufficient regard to totality.

It was the longest prison sentence ever handed down to an online predator in the UK. As Folgers 30th birthday approached in October 2018, he appealed his sentence, arguing it was manifestly excessive given that he had pleaded guilty. After reviewing the case, three judges at London's Court of Appeal concluded that the original sentencing judge had not given sufficient regard to totality.

It was the longest prison sentence ever handed down to an online predator in the UK. As Folgers 30th birthday approached in October 2018, he appealed his sentence, arguing it was manifestly excessive given that he had pleaded guilty. After reviewing the case, three judges at London's Court of Appeal concluded that the original sentencing judge had not given sufficient regard to totality.

To ensure a just and proper punishment for the severity of his crimes, the Court of Appeal reduced Folders' prison sentence to 25 years, but increased his on-license period to 8 years. The outcome was disappointing to the investigators who had spent years tirelessly working to bring Folder to justice.

To ensure a just and proper punishment for the severity of his crimes, the Court of Appeal reduced Folders' prison sentence to 25 years, but increased his on-license period to 8 years. The outcome was disappointing to the investigators who had spent years tirelessly working to bring Folder to justice.

To ensure a just and proper punishment for the severity of his crimes, the Court of Appeal reduced Folders' prison sentence to 25 years, but increased his on-license period to 8 years. The outcome was disappointing to the investigators who had spent years tirelessly working to bring Folder to justice.

NCA Branch Commander Matthew Long told Prime Suspect, I hope he never sees the light of day because of what he did to people, but that's not my decision. Although virtual sexual offending like Matthew Folters is non-contact, its psychological impact on victims is no less devastating.

NCA Branch Commander Matthew Long told Prime Suspect, I hope he never sees the light of day because of what he did to people, but that's not my decision. Although virtual sexual offending like Matthew Folters is non-contact, its psychological impact on victims is no less devastating.

NCA Branch Commander Matthew Long told Prime Suspect, I hope he never sees the light of day because of what he did to people, but that's not my decision. Although virtual sexual offending like Matthew Folters is non-contact, its psychological impact on victims is no less devastating.

The pervasive nature of the internet leaves victims feeling that no part of their lives is safe, not their bedrooms, their homes or even their mobile phones. This constant fear isolates them, leaving them feeling like there's no one they can turn to for help. One of Folders victims explained, "...at school I wasn't talking to my friends or thinking about what they were saying.

The pervasive nature of the internet leaves victims feeling that no part of their lives is safe, not their bedrooms, their homes or even their mobile phones. This constant fear isolates them, leaving them feeling like there's no one they can turn to for help. One of Folders victims explained, "...at school I wasn't talking to my friends or thinking about what they were saying.

The pervasive nature of the internet leaves victims feeling that no part of their lives is safe, not their bedrooms, their homes or even their mobile phones. This constant fear isolates them, leaving them feeling like there's no one they can turn to for help. One of Folders victims explained, "...at school I wasn't talking to my friends or thinking about what they were saying.

I was just checking my phone to see if there was another message. I couldn't concentrate on anything. I couldn't talk to my family because I felt ashamed of what I was doing. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I didn't want to go out with my friends because he might be there." I didn't feel safe anywhere. Even if he was standing next to me in the street, I wouldn't recognize them.

I was just checking my phone to see if there was another message. I couldn't concentrate on anything. I couldn't talk to my family because I felt ashamed of what I was doing. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I didn't want to go out with my friends because he might be there." I didn't feel safe anywhere. Even if he was standing next to me in the street, I wouldn't recognize them.

I was just checking my phone to see if there was another message. I couldn't concentrate on anything. I couldn't talk to my family because I felt ashamed of what I was doing. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I didn't want to go out with my friends because he might be there." I didn't feel safe anywhere. Even if he was standing next to me in the street, I wouldn't recognize them.

That's what was scary, not knowing who it was or when they might get bored and send the pictures to all of my friends anyway. This type of sexual exploitation falls under the title of sextortion, offending that employs non-physical forms of coercion to extort sexual favours from the victim.

That's what was scary, not knowing who it was or when they might get bored and send the pictures to all of my friends anyway. This type of sexual exploitation falls under the title of sextortion, offending that employs non-physical forms of coercion to extort sexual favours from the victim.

That's what was scary, not knowing who it was or when they might get bored and send the pictures to all of my friends anyway. This type of sexual exploitation falls under the title of sextortion, offending that employs non-physical forms of coercion to extort sexual favours from the victim.

With the rise of the internet, sextortion is becoming increasingly common, but the NCA believes it is significantly underreported due to the shame associated with it. In many cases, victims end up taking their own lives.

With the rise of the internet, sextortion is becoming increasingly common, but the NCA believes it is significantly underreported due to the shame associated with it. In many cases, victims end up taking their own lives.