Tech Millionaire Lawrence Jones Convicted of Drugging and Raping Women
Lawrence Jones, a millionaire tech entrepreneur, has been found guilty of drugging and raping two women back in the early 1990s. The 55-year-old had been working as a hotel pianist at the time — long before his rise to fame as co-founder of UKFast Limited.
Additional Sexual Assault Conviction and Imminent Sentencing
Jones was also convicted of sexually assaulting a former employee in 2013, following a trial earlier this year. He has already spent 10 months behind bars and faces sentencing on December 1 at manchester-crown-court-crown-square" title="Manchester Crown Court" target="_blank">Manchester Crown Court.
Victims Describe Horror of Drugged Assaults
During the recent trial, grim details emerged: Jones drugged two women in the 1990s, leaving them “stupefied and partially conscious” before attacking them. One victim said she felt “frozen” and powerless, while another called the ordeal “bizarre” and “opportunistic.”
Earlier Trial Revealed Further Abuse and Cover-Up
In an earlier case, Jones was acquitted of rape but found guilty of sexual assault against a different complainant. The prosecution exposed his “inappropriate comments” and “intrusive questions” before he turned aggressive. That victim managed to escape and later left UKFast after accepting a £13,000 settlement and signing a non-disclosure agreement.
Tech Titan’s Rise and Fall
- Jones co-founded UKFast with his wife in 1999.
- The company provided web services to over 5,000 clients, including government agencies.
- He was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to the digital economy.
- In May 2020, Jones and his wife sold their shares to private equity, ending their involvement with UKFast.
The shocking fall of a tech mogul now exposes dark secrets behind his polished public image.
