Transgender Police Officer Allegedly Told Victim He Wanted to Rape Her Despite Her Being "So Young" She Was Still Interested in Teddy Bears

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A transgender police officer has been accused of telling a young victim he wanted to rape her despite her being underage, a court has heard. James Bubb, who now identifies as Gwyn Samuels, allegedly made remarks about going into the complainant's tent and having sex with her at a Christian festival. The complainant, who met Bubb on Omegle in 2018, claimed she was "frozen" when the defendant attempted to engage in sexual activity with her shortly before her 13th birthday. The alleged victim told police that Bubb was violent towards her when they started having sex, saying he had his hands around her throat and made remarks about raping her.

Key Takeaways:

  • The alleged victim met James Bubb, now identifying as Gwyn Samuels, on Omegle in 2018, when she was 12 years old.
  • Bubb, who was 21 at the time, made remarks about going into the complainant's tent and having sex with her at a Christian festival, where he was working as a volunteer steward.
  • The complainant claimed she was "frozen" when the defendant attempted to engage in sexual activity with her shortly before her 13th birthday.
  • Bubb allegedly made remarks about raping the complainant, saying she enjoyed being raped and that when she said no, he didn't stop.
  • The complainant told police that Bubb was violent towards her when they started having sex, saying he had his hands around her throat and punched her.
  • Bubb denies one count of rape and multiple counts of sexual activity with a child, assault of a child under 13 by penetration, and rape of a child under 13.
  • The charges are alleged to have taken place between January 1, 2018, and April 2, 2024.

Statistics:

  • The alleged victim was 12 years old when she met Bubb on Omegle in 2018.
  • Bubb, now 27, was 21 when the alleged offenses took place.
  • The charges against Bubb include multiple counts of rape, sexual activity with a child, and assault of a child under 13.
  • The alleged offenses took place between January 1, 2018, and April 2, 2024.

Sources:

  • "Transgender police officer 'told victim he wanted to rape her,'" The Telegraph (no date)
  • "Prosecutor 'outlines charges' against police officer Gwyn Samuels," The Telegraph (no date)