Russian contortionist, Snake Man, has been jailed for abusing six children

Those he abused included a relative and the 9-year-old daughter of a former girlfriend, the Sun reports.

During a search of his flat, police found several videos featuring child pornography. One of the victims told police that Gusengadzhiev repeatedly undressed her and touched her intimate body parts.

Law enforcement sources also said that between 2012 and 2015 he “performed violent sexual actions against underage children” in and near Moscow. Also according to reports, the Russian circus actor must undergo compulsory “treatment” for paedophilia.

Gusengadzhiev, from Moscow, insists he is innocent and says that he was set up by jealous members of his family who wanted to take over his apartment. He was supported by 1,500 female fans who signed a petition claiming that he had been framed.

An unnamed friend of Gusengadzhiev says: “He is not guilty in any part of the things he is being accused of.

“I am convinced that this is all lies. Bottom line, there is no evidence that he is guilty, the investigation was done with brutal mistakes.”

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