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Martial arts club owner jailed for eight years for rape in Reading
Overview
Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball, the 44-year-old owner of Ceres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Reading, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman during a one-to-one introductory session. He was convicted following a trial at Reading Crown Court, handed a 10-year restraining order, and placed on the sex offender register indefinitely.
Key points
- Juan Miguel Figueroa-Ball, 44, was jailed for eight years after being found guilty of rape.
- The attack took place during a one-to-one introductory session at Ceres Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Richfield Avenue, Reading.
- He was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 8 October following a trial in August.
- He received a 10-year restraining order and was placed on the sex offender register indefinitely.
- He was acquitted of an additional charge of sexual assault related to the same incident.