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Former Senior Policy Adviser to Barack Obama Convicted of Arranging to Rape a Child Under 13

The former senior policy adviser to the Obama White House on counter terrorist financing has been convicted of child sex offences after a trial at Luton Crown Court.

Rahamim Shy a 47 year old US national was sentenced to 11 years and six months imprisonment for arranging to rape what he believed to be a nine year old girl. Shy travelled to Bedford intending to commit this offence whereupon he was arrested by law enforcement operatives. The Defendant was also convicted of possession of child pornography.

You can read more about the case here. Matthew Butt KC appeared on behalf of the prosecution.

29th January 2025

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