Shamed mum who tortured baby Tony Hudgell back behind bars for breaking sex offender ban
Jody Simpson, the vile mother who abused baby Tony Hudgell so brutally he lost both legs, is back in jail. She was caught romancing a convicted sex offender, breaking her parole conditions, The Sun reveals.
Baby Tony’s Harrowing Ordeal
Tony Hudgell, now nine, suffered unimaginable abuse at just six weeks old. His mum, Jody Simpson, and her partner Anthony Smith inflicted terrible injuries, organ failure, and sepsis. Both were jailed for 10 years in 2018, but Simpson was released last February.
Simpson’s licence terms forbade contact with sex offenders — but she flagrantly ignored this rule. As a result, she’s been slammed back behind bars.
Family Reacts to Jody’s Return to Prison
Tony’s adoptive mum, Paula from West Malling, Kent, was informed of Simpson’s re-incarceration last week. Paula expressed shock but relief, warning the public about the danger Simpson poses.
“Tony Hudgell was abused so horrifically as a baby he had to have both legs amputated.”
Tony’s Law: Tougher Sentences for Child Abusers
Tony’s tragic story sparked Tony’s Law — an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. It ups the maximum sentence for causing serious harm to a child from 10 to 14 years, and for causing a child’s death from 14 years to life behind bars.
The law sends a clear message: child cruelty and neglect will be met with harsher punishments.
Tony’s Inspiring Journey and Fundraising Feats
Despite his early trauma, Tony has become a national hero. Sporting prosthetic legs, he’s undergone life-changing surgeries and met the Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, and numerous celebrities.
- Tony raised over £2 million walking on crutches to support children’s hospitals, inspired by Sir Tom Moore.
- He’s a Pride of Britain Award winner, praised publicly by Boris Johnson.
- Last Christmas, Prince George and his siblings sent Tony letters, celebrating his courage.
Paula says, “He takes all of it in his stride. He’s amazing and a true people person who can light up a room.”
Meanwhile, authorities continue to monitor Jody Simpson closely after her fresh prison stint, vowing zero tolerance for licence breaches.
