Full Breakdown
Stephen Bear Sentenced to 16 Months for Breaching Restraining Order Against Georgia Harrison
8/6/2026, 9:31:16 PM
Breach and Sentencing
On 6 August 2025, Chelmsford Crown Court imposed a 16-month immediate prison term on Stephen Bear, a 36-year-old former reality-TV participant, after he repeatedly violated a court-imposed restraining order by posting about his ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison on multiple social-media platforms. Judge Christopher Morgan described the conduct during the three-to-four-month period as “simply victim-blaming.” “What you did in that three to four month period is simply victim blaming.” — Judge Morgan
Background & Context
The restraining order stemmed from a 2023 conviction in which Bear was found guilty of disclosing private sexual photographs and videos of Harrison without her consent, an offence classified as voyeurism and intent to cause distress. That judgment also resulted in a five-year restraining order and an earlier 21-month custodial sentence, of which Bear served roughly half before being released on licence in early 2024.
Timeline of Violations
- 1 March 2025 – 21 July 2025 – Despite the order, Bear posted degrading comments and accusations about Harrison on Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and Facebook. [[date ledger]]
- 8 June 2025 – Bear admitted the breach at Snaresbrook Crown Court. [[date ledger]]
- 6 August 2025 – Sentencing to 16 months and extension of the restraining order. [[date ledger]]
Data & Statistics
- 16 months – prison term imposed for the breach.
- Five-year restraining order originally issued in 2023; extended to prohibit contact with Harrison’s mother and a friend.
- Five platforms used for the illegal posts (Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, Facebook).
- Four-month window of repeated postings (March – July 2025).
Official Statements & Responses
Detective Constable Swarv Stafin noted that Bear’s admission demonstrated his awareness of the wrongdoing.
“Restraining orders are imposed by the courts to protect victims.” — Crown Prosecutor Andrew Young
“If every force treated this the way Essex Police did, thousands of women would feel safer today.” — The CPS
Verbatim Quotes
- “If every force treated this the way Essex Police did, thousands of women would feel safer today.” — The CPS
- “What you did in that three to four month period is simply victim blaming.” — Judge Morgan
- “Restraining orders are imposed by the courts to protect victims.” — Crown Prosecutor Andrew Young
- “Essex Police took me seriously when so many women in my position are overlooked. They treated this as the serious crime it is - not a celebrity story. It is a real offence against a real person. View 5 Images Stephen Bear waved as he arrived for sentencing in Essex today (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)” — Georgia
Victim Impact
Georgia Harrison, who waived her right to anonymity, submitted a victim-impact statement read aloud in court. She described feeling “isolated, exposed and unsafe,” noting that the harassment heightened stress during her pregnancy and caused her to “spiral” on several occasions. She also expressed gratitude for the police response, stating that consistent enforcement could make “thousands of women feel safer.”
What’s Next
The court’s order now bars Bear from contacting Harrison, her mother, and a named friend, reinforcing the protective scope of the original restraining order. No further hearings have been scheduled at the time of reporting.
