A Wakefield man has been jailed for frogmarching his elderly mother to an ATM to steal her pension money for drugs, causing her immense distress.
Wray emotionally manipulated his mom, claiming he would harm himself if she didn’t give him cash. It’s heartbreaking to think about. He’s now facing 21 months in prison for harassment and controlling behavior.
In court, it was revealed that Wray lived with his mom and relied on her pension after losing his job due to drug use. He would pressure her for money all day long, making her feel scared and helpless.
She described his begging as relentless. When she refused, he would get angry and cause a scene in her home. It’s no wonder she felt trapped.
Wray even asked for her bank card at night and would walk her to the cash machine. She later found her account drained because of his actions. He would also ask for loans, promising to pay her back, but it was all a ruse to fund his drug habit.
The stress took a toll on her health, and she felt embarrassed about her financial situation. Wray claimed he only asked for money weekly and denied pressuring her, but the evidence told a different story.
His mother wanted to maintain contact but didn’t want him at her home. Wray expressed remorse and said he wanted to fix his life and relationship with her.
The judge made it clear that Wray’s actions were unacceptable, sentencing him to 21 months in jail and a restraining order. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, but hopefully, this will be a wake-up call for him.
