Ex-Premier League Star’s Dark Past Revealed: The Road to Redemption
Former Premier League star Nathan Ashton’s fall from grace is a stark reminder that even the most successful among us can hide dark secrets. The 37-year-old has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping two women in separate attacks, a far cry from his days on the pitch.
A former Premier League star’s life behind bars
Ashton’s crimes are a stark reminder of the evil that lurks among us. His victims have spoken out about the traumatic ordeals they suffered at his hands, with one saying she has feared men ever since.
“Because of what he chose to do to me, I have feared men ever since - and always will. The feelings I hold for him are disgust and hatred. I think he is a vile human being,” she said in a gut-wrenching impact statement.
Ashton’s playing days were filled with promise, having represented England at youth level and playing for Fulham and Charlton. However, his retirement from football in 2014 marked the beginning of a downward spiral that would eventually land him behind bars.
A Life of Crime
Ashton’s first victim was targeted in 2015, when he drove her to a remote countryside location and raped her in the back seat. It took her five years to come forward, fearing nobody would believe her over the former footballer.
In February last year, Ashton struck again, raping another woman who was sleeping in a friend’s bed. She woke up to find Ashton on top of her and repeatedly begged him to stop. The traumatic ordeal still haunts her to this day, with panic attacks a constant reminder of the horror she endured.
Life behind bars for Nathan Ashton
Ashton’s sentence is a welcome relief to his victims, who can finally begin to heal from their traumatic experiences. However, it also serves as a reminder that even in prison, there is a hierarchy. A former inmate has revealed that Ashton will be both ‘hero worshipped’ and ridiculed by his fellow inmates, but will eventually become old news.
“He won’t really get any grief,” said Rich Jones, a reformed criminal who served seven years for conspiracy to supply cocaine. “In a sex offender’s prison, he is less likely to be targeted for manipulation for money because sex offenders are not wired up that way, in the same way. Unless you are really into the game, he has nothing to offer - and he will just be another sex offender.”
Ashton’s case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of toxic masculinity and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
The Road to Redemption
As Ashton begins his 16-year sentence, the question on everyone’s lips is: can he find redemption behind bars? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - his victims will never forget the trauma he inflicted upon them.
