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Former Olympian Antony James Convicted of Raping Two Teenage Girls

Antony James, a 2012 Olympics swimmer, was found guilty of multiple sexual offenses over a decade-long period.

  • Antony James, 34, was convicted at Plymouth Crown Court on eight charges, including three counts of rape.
  • The offenses took place between 2012 and 2022, with James manipulating and controlling his teenage victims.
  • James had previously pleaded guilty to six counts of making indecent photographs of a child.
  • The jury was unable to reach a verdict on additional charges, and the CPS has a week to decide on a retrial.
  • James, a former trainee police officer, has been released on bail pending sentencing.
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