Stephen Bear jailed over sex offender breaches
The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
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"He posted on social media videos essentially bragging he was in Brazil."
— Maisa Mamman , Other
"You need to work on your strategies. Otherwise you will keep ending up finding yourself in difficult situations."
— Claire Pithie , Other
Key People
Deputy district judge who sentenced Stephen Bear.
Georgia Harrison is a reality TV star and campaigner for women's rights.
Prosecutor in the court case against Stephen Bear.
Stephen Bear is a reality TV contestant known for his appearances on shows like 'Love Island'.
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The TV personality posted in Brazil "the police will not be able to catch" him, a court hears.
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