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A Gloucestershire man who groomed and manipulated several young teenage girls online before travelling considerable distances to sexually abuse them has been imprisoned.

Derek Johnson, 59, stood before Gloucester Crown Court after confessing to 16 sex offences involving children aged between 13 and 16. The court was informed that Johnson established rules for the children, punishing them if they failed to meet his demands.

He also filmed himself sexually abusing the children and manipulated them into sending him videos of actions he had requested.

During his sentencing hearing yesterday (Monday November 24), the court was told of his persistent levels of abuse, degradation, control and manipulation against the children, reports Gloucestershire Live . At a previous heari

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