Antony James Convicted of Multiple Rapes

Antony James, a 34-year-old former British Olympic swimmer and police trainee, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offenses, including the rape of two teenage girls under the age of 16. The jury at Plymouth Crown Court convicted him of three rapes, three counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, and two charges of causing or inciting a child into sexual activity, all stemming from incidents that occurred between 2012 and 2022. James attempted to shift blame onto his victims, claiming the encounters were consensual, but the jury dismissed his defense as a web of lies. He is facing a substantial prison sentence and has been released on bail pending sentencing. James was previously a noted athlete, having competed in the 2012 Olympics and served as a trainee officer with the Devon and Cornwall Police, who confirmed he no longer works for them. A decision is pending on whether he will face a retrial on additional charges where the jury could not reach a verdict.