The pair, who showed “no remorse” and left victims traumatised, were condemned for their “abhorrent” behaviour by the judge.
Accepting Trevor Ortton was controlling and coercive in his behaviour towards his wife, he told Joanne Ortton: “You failed to report the abuse. You joined in with the offending, taking the easier course.”
Sentencing Trevor Ortton to 30 years in prison with a further year on licence, Judge Hampton said he was a “dangerous man”, with 23 charges against him.
The judge paid tribute to “the great fortitude, strength and resilience” shown by all victims.
“The only people who bare any responsibility for the offending were the defendants, and the defendants alone”, he said.
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