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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Robyn Vinter North of England Correspondent

Comedy hypnotist jailed for identity theft and stealing explicit images of women

Robert Temple had previously overturned a ban on performing his stage show.
Robert Temple had previously overturned a ban on performing his stage show. Photograph: DKPhotography

A comedy hypnotist who overturned a ban on performing his stage show has been given an eight-month prison sentence for identity theft and stealing explicit images of women.

Robert Temple admitted hacking into women’s email and social media accounts, and stealing identity documents and naked photos, which he exchanged for cryptocurrency.

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