A BULLYING rapist who ruined the life of his victims has been jailed for ten year after showing no remorse of his actions.
Robert Jackson was branded a 'sexual predator' who poses a significant risk to women and children.
The 48-year-old found guilty of the rape and false imprisonment of a woman and sexually assaulting a teenage boy several years ago.
Teesside Crown Court heard how Jackson is already serving a ten-year sentence for similar offences after being jailed in 2018.
Judge Jonathan Carroll said: "Having seen the profound and devastating impact, psychological and emotional, on the victims; having seen your own demeanour and attitude throughout the trial, and your complete refusal to take any personal responsibility whatsoever, I have come to some very clear conclusions about you and your character and personality.
"You are a dangerous man; you are a sexual predator; you behave in a sexually entitled way, as far as you are concerned, you are entitled to it and take it whenever and wherever and from whomsoever you wish, when you wish it.
"That is part of the clear pattern that emerges from this case. You focus your sexual determination over your victims over a long period of time and with complete disregard to their wellbeing."
Jackson, of HMP Acklington but formerly of Darlington, was found guilty of rape, false imprisonment and engaging in sexual activity with a child following a trial earlier this year.
Anthony Davis, in mitigation, said his client continues to deny the charges.
The judge told the defendant that his latest ten-year sentence will run consecutive with the other sentence he is currently serving – meaning he is facing 20 years in prison.
He said: "You refuse to accept any responsibility for your behaviour."
Jackson was also made subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order as he continues to pose a risk of sexual offending, the judge said.
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