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Georgia Harrison shares ‘relief’ as ex Stephen Bear is found guilty after ‘absolute hell’ two years-Lucy Norris-Entertainment – Metro
She’s now ready to embrace the future.
Georgia Harrison thanked fans and the Essex police for their support (Picture: GC Images)
Georgia Harrison has shared her relief after ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear was found guilty in his revenge porn trial on two counts of releasing private sexual material without her permission.
The TOWIE star, 28, took to social media to express her feelings towards the outcome of the case that was decided on Tuesday.
Bear – who has appeared on numerous reality TV shows including Celebrity Big Brother – faces a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both after he was convicted of voyeurism alongside his counts of releasing a film without consent.
Harrison reacted to the news on Instagram stories saying the last two years have been ‘hell’.
She penned against a purple background: ‘I’m so grateful for everyone’s support and beautiful messages.
‘Having a well needed night in the present moment with my boyfriend to celebrate my birthday but can’t put into words the gratitude for you all and relief I’m feeling right now.
The star waived her right to anonymity in order to share her reaction to the verdict (Picture: PA)
The TOWIE star uploaded her response to the verdict on her Instagram stories
Stephen Bear was convicted on two counts of releasing a sexual video without Georgia’s permission (Picture: PA)
‘Trust the universe.’
Evidence put forward to the court showed filmed CCTV footage of the influencer and Celebrity Big Brother winner having sex in Bear’s garden at his home in Essex on August 2, 2020.
Arguments delivered by the prosecution admitted the sex was consensual but that Harrison had no idea the act was being recorded.
In a statement released on Tuesday, she waived her right to anonymity to share her reaction to the trail’s verdict.
‘The only way to describe how I am feeling now is relieved,’ she shared.
‘The last two years have been absolute hell and this verdict will allow me to start to put the pain I have suffered in the past and start embracing the future.
The Celebrity Big Brother winner attended court with girlfriend Jessica Smith (Picture: GC Images)
Harrison revealed the last two years have been ‘hell’ in a statement following the verdict (Picture: GC Images)
‘Bear’s behaviour was completely unacceptable and those who choose to commit such crimes should and will be prosecuted.’
Harrison continued to speak about the importance of protecting everyone from the ‘virtual’ world: ‘We are living in a time where so much of our lives and our children’s lives are spent online and it is so important that individuals are protected in the virtual world just as they are in reality.
‘Social media has given us the egalitarian belief that we are all publishers but what it hasn’t done is regulate what we should responsibly publish.
‘I hope me taking a stand gives other men and women who have fallen victim to revenge porn the courage to seek justice and most importantly show them that they have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.’
She ended her statement by thanking the Essex police force, friends and family members for their support.
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