British rapper Ghetts jailed 12 Years for fatal drink-drive crash that killed student
Sentencing of British Artist for Dangerous Driving Incident
Sentencing of British Artist for Dangerous Driving Incident
British recording artist Justin Clarke-Samuel, known professionally as Ghetts, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. This sentence follows his guilty plea to causing death by dangerous driving at London’s Old Bailey. Additionally, Clarke-Samuel has been prohibited from driving for a period of 17 years.
The incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old student Yubin Tamang. According to the prosecution, Clarke-Samuel was driving at high speed and was one-and-a-half times over the legal alcohol limit. He failed to stop at six red traffic lights and did not call emergency services following the collision.
This sentence follows his guilty plea to causing death by dangerous driving at London’s Old Bailey.
In a statement, the victim's parents expressed their profound grief. Despite acknowledging Clarke-Samuel's guilty plea, they stated that forgiveness was not possible.
The presiding judge noted Clarke-Samuel's remorse and previous charitable activities but emphasized that the decision to drive under the influence had tragic consequences.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
