Stephen Bear's sentencing for his revenge porn trial has been delayed after a judge granted time for a psychiatric report to be conducted on the reality TV star.
The former Celebrity Big Brother winner, 32, was accused of planning to film himself having sex with Love Island star Georgia Harrison, 27, at his home in August 2020, and sharing the CCTV video on his OnlyFans account without her consent.
Following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in December, Bear was found guilty of voyeurism by a majority verdict and guilty to two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress by a unanimous verdict.
Bear was due to be sentenced on January 31 but in a mention hearing today (January 30), his defence barrister Gemma Rose made an application to adjourn the hearing until the beginning of March, Essex Live has reported.
Ms Rose said following a probation report, Bear should undergo a psychiatric assessment as those who have assessed him so far were "unable to formally diagnose" and that it would be "beneficial" to the court for a full assessment to be done.
She said: "The sentence should be adjourned for the wait to prepare this report. I realise the delay will cause stress and anxiety to all those involved in the proceedings, but it's in my submission the court have all the evidence available before it.
"The crown have cited Mr Bear's behaviour at trial and I believe a psychiatric report will provide some context."
Bear showed up to court for his trial every day in a rented Rolls Royce, with increasingly exaggerated outfits including a full suit, fur coats, cane and cigars.
Prosecuting barrister Jacqueline Carey KC told the court today that the crown did not oppose delaying the sentence. She indicated Georgia Harrison would be attending the hearing and would be reading her own victim impact statement to the court.
Judge Christopher Morgan told the parties that the court should "give full consideration to all evidence available", whilst adding whether either party is successful in their submissions "is a matter for him individually". He listed the case to be heard on Friday, March 3.
He said: "The defendant must be made aware of the new sentencing date and if he doesn't attend without good reason a warrant could be issued for his arrest."
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