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Ex-Councillor Found Guilty of 28 Sexual Offences

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Former city councillor Rylan Ray was convicted of rape and other sexual offences at Ipswich Crown Court.
A jury of twelve deliberated 11 hours before delivering an 11-to-1 rape verdict.
Jurors heard Ray used Snapchat and other apps to groom the boys.
Ray showed no emotion and refused to return to the dock after the verdict.
He was found guilty of 28 offences, including rape, sexual assault and indecent images.

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Former city councillor Rylan Ray was convicted of rape and other sexual offences at Ipswich Crown Court.
A jury of twelve deliberated 11 hours before delivering an 11-to-1 rape verdict.
Jurors heard Ray used Snapchat and other apps to groom the boys.
Ray showed no emotion and refused to return to the dock after the verdict.
He was found guilty of 28 offences, including rape, sexual assault and indecent images.