Man Jailed for Forcing Partner to Engage in Sex with Dog in "Worst Case of Depravity" Judge Has Seen

Man Jailed for Forcing Partner to Engage in Sex with Dog

In a shocking case of animal cruelty and sexual abuse, a man has been jailed for forcing his partner to engage in sex with their pet dog. Judge Jeremy Richardson KC, presiding over the case at Sheffield Crown Court, described the circumstances as "extremely disturbing" and "perhaps the worst example of a case of its kind" he had ever encountered in his 45-year legal career.

The man, identified as Graham Marshall, 39, admitted to forcing his partner, Paige Reaney, 33, to engage in a range of sex acts with their pet pug, Charlie. Judge Richardson acknowledged a "level of coercion" involved but also noted that Reaney still held some culpability for the abuse inflicted upon the "poor, helpless creature."

Reaney received a nine-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, while Marshall faced a harsher punishment. The judge deemed him a dangerous offender and imposed an extended sentence with a four-year extended license period upon his release. Judge Richardson stated that Marshall had repeatedly "wallowed in the swamp of sexual depravity" over a prolonged period.

The court heard how Marshall and Reaney shared images of the abuse between themselves on TikTok. Marshall also admitted to possessing child abuse images, extreme pornography, and engaging in voyeurism.

Throughout the hearing, Reaney sobbed while Marshall sat with his head in his hands, visibly shaken. The judge's strong condemnation of their actions highlights the severity of the crime and the lasting impact it has had on the victims, both human and animal.