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British man pleads guilty to multiple charges in online sexual abuse case
Darren Conway admitted to 11 offenses linked to an online network, The Guardian reports.
The short version
- Darren Conway pleaded guilty to 11 criminal charges at Wood Green Crown Court in London.[The Guardian]
- Police uncovered the online forum in October 2025 and arrested Conway on July 30.[The Guardian]
- Investigators fear there may be additional victims and are examining footage from seized devices.[The Guardian]
- Judge John Dodd KC scheduled Conway's sentencing hearing for October 30.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Darren Conway pleaded guilty to 11 charges at Wood Green Crown Court.[The Guardian]
- The online forum was discovered in October 2025 following the Gisèle Pelicot case in France.[The Guardian]
- Conway was arrested on July 30 after being identified as a group chat participant.[The Guardian]
- Judge John Dodd KC set Conway's sentencing date for October 30.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Police are still working to determine the total number of victims recorded in footage on Conway's devices.[The Guardian]
Sources
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