# Stephen Bear jailed for breaching sex offender notification rules

Stephen Bear, the former reality TV star, has been jailed for failing to notify police of his social media accounts as required under sex offender registration rules. This follows his previous conviction for revenge porn. The case underscores the legal consequences of ignoring post-conviction reporting obligations.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7vgymz71l4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:22:36 GMT