Experts Short sentence is an insult to the victims
unpaid work. Police then launched a new investigation after coverage of the case led to more men coming forward.
And Priest was back in the dock of Edinburgh Sheriff Court last Tuesday after admitting 15 more attacks.
His victims contacted him after seeing positive reviews about his business on Facebook . But he sta r ted massaging men in intimate areas where they had no pain, and touched their private parts.
Priest, who charged clients £ 45 an hour, put his hand under victims’ pants or towels.
Survivors UK chief executive Alex Feis-Bryce said: “This is a rather short sentence for such a prolific sex offender who abused his position to assault clients in what seems to be a predatory manner.
“Sexual assault and abuse of men must be taken seriously by the courts and the criminal justice system as a whole and it is very concerning that this predatory offender will probably be released in months.”
Sheriff Donald Corke told Priest: “Your behaviour was planned and you abused your professional position. You even charged them as if you had provided the services they expected.”
Priest was placed on the sex offenders’ register for 10 years.
The Judicial Office for Scotland said: “When deciding a sentence, a sheriff must deal with the particular offence that the offender has pled guilty to.
“The sheriff carefully considers the facts presented by both the prosecution and defence, taking into account the unique circumstances of each case.”