Jelani Omar is sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, with a minimum term of 22 years – Russell Pyne led Daniel Wright for the Crown

April 2, 2024

Russell Pyne led Daniel Wright in successfully securing convictions in a case that involved the death of Bereket Selomun. Jelani Omar was convicted of murder, Melake Fiseha and Natneal Hagdu were convicted of manslaughter for their involvement in Mr Selomun’s death. A fourth defendant, Robel MsGane was convicted of assisting an offender.

All defendants were sentenced on 22nd March with Mr Omar receiving a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68637766

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