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5 days ago
- The Advertiser
'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A 'sugar daddy' plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. "They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it," Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. "The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. "Offences involving sexual exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious." The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for sexual activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) A 'sugar daddy' plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. "They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it," Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. "The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. "Offences involving sexual exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious." The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for sexual activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) A 'sugar daddy' plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. "They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it," Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. "The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. "Offences involving sexual exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious." The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for sexual activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) A 'sugar daddy' plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. "They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it," Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. "The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. "Offences involving sexual exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious." The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for sexual activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25)
West Australian
5 days ago
- West Australian
'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A 'sugar daddy' plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. "They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it," Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. "The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. "Offences involving sexual exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious." The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for sexual activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25)
Canberra Times
5 days ago
- Canberra Times
'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A 'sugar daddy' plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. "They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it," Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. "The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. "Offences involving sexual exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious." The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for sexual activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National Sexual Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
90% of Teens Say Exercise Makes Them Feel Happy—How to Keep Them Active This Summer
Fact checked by Sarah ScottNew survey shows 50% of teens say their fitness levels drop during summer. Experts say there is a connection between physical and mental health. Parents can help their teens feel motivated to exercise over the term 'summer slide' is nothing new, and typically refers not to a fun, seasonal party staple, but to learning loss kids can experience when school is out for the year. Another type of slide may also happen over summer break, and involves fewer opportunities and lower motivation for young people to exercise. Of course, we know that mental health and physical activity are inextricably linked. Recently, Planet Fitness conducted a nationwide survey to better understand teens' exercise habits and well-being, especially during the hotter months of the year. The survey, which included 1,000 parents of teens ages 14-19, as well as their teens, uncovered some interesting data about the state of teens' mental and physical health. 66% of parents feel concerned about their teens' well-being and stress levels. 72% of parents believe regular exercise can improve their teens' mental wellness. Three in five teens say their stress and anxiety are not improving—but actually getting worse as they get older. 90% of teens report that exercise helps them feel happy. 93% of teens agree that regular exercise is beneficial when handling challenges. 50% of teens report that their fitness levels decline during summer break. Meanwhile, it won't come as a huge surprise that 81% of teens admit that screen time and social media eat up a big part of their day. Interestingly, most are also aware that avoiding social media is helpful. Given these insights, what can parents do to encourage kids to stay active when staying in bed until noon with their devices so temptingly beckoning? First, it's important to dive into why teens may tend to feel less motivated to seek out exercise when school's not in session. 'When school is out for the summer and after-school sports and activities are on hold, teens often lose the structure and routine they usually follow,' Jamie Medeiros, Chief Brand Officer at Planet Fitness, tells Parents. Add to that how kids are exhausted from a busy school year, and according to Paul Hokemeyer, JD, PhD, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), 'They want to sleep until noon, and stay up until 3 a.m. playing video games and talking with their friends on SnapChat.' Indeed, with low-key vibes abound, exercise can start to feel like another chore to check off a to-do list. Consider too that, as Joy Friedman, MD, an adolescent medicine physician at Nemours Children's Health, points out, over the summer, some teens may lose access to safe exercise facilities. 'They may not have transportation to get to a fitness center, and memberships may not be affordable,' she adds. We know as adults how much better we feel physically and mentally when we can fit that run or yoga class into our busy schedules. Teens benefit from exercise in very specific ways, according to Dr. Hokemeyer. He explains that between rapid physiological and psychological changes, at times chaotic sleep patterns, sometimes poor eating habits, and a high susceptibility to negative influences online and via peer groups, exercise can be a highly effective way to boost adolescents' well-being. 'Exercise can be an incredibly helpful tool for maintaining good mental health in teens,' agrees Brook Choulet, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist at Choulet Performance Psychiatry. 'Physical activity supports mood regulation and can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as improving sleep and cognitive function.' Physical activity also helps young people connect to peers in a healthy and constructive way. 'Exercise can be a social activity and a way to remain connected with peers during the summer months,' says Dr. Friedman. The experts we spoke to all agree that one of the best ways to make sure your teen makes physical activity part of their routine is to model healthy behavior. 'Parents have a unique opportunity this summer to set a positive example for their teens by staying active,' stresses Medeiros. Teens who enjoy exercise have parents who enjoy exercise, according to Dr. Hokemeyer, while Dr. Choulet says, 'If you, as a parent, can model consistent activity yourself, it can set a powerful example for your adolescent.' Beyond practicing what you preach when it comes to physical activity, other ways to make sure your teen gets enough physical activity over the summer include: Taking advantage of free programs. Planet Fitness is offering its annual High School Summer Pass program for teens ages 14 – 19 to work out at no charge at its gyms nationwide. Steering your teen toward . Dance, tennis, swim, strength training; whatever the activity is, Dr. Choulet says, 'It's important to connect physical activity to what your teen values.' Exercising as a family. Organize a hike or a bike ride to make working out fun, and an opportunity to spend time together. Encouraging teens to . Whether it's walking the dog, or helping with yard work, movement doesn't have to be structured or lengthy to count! Doug Newton, MD, MPH, the Chief Medical Officer at Rula, a site that matches patients with therapists, advises acknowledging that finding motivation to exercise can be a challenge. He further counsels parents to talk with their teens about why they are valuing exercise. 'Open communication about mental health and the benefits of physical activity can further encourage teens to stay active,' Dr. Newton says. The only caution would be when things go too far. 'Sometimes exercise can become an obsession, and over-exercising can be a symptom of an eating disorder,' Dr. Friedman warns. She advises looking for signs like counting calories consumed versus burned, and canceling plans with others to prioritize exercise. Read the original article on Parents
