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Court Case Result - Criminal Sentence

Country: England & Wales
Hearing Date: 16 February 2012
Court Location: Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
Judge: Judge Timothy Pontius
Case Number: T20107645
Name: Sodiq Adeojo
Gender: Male
Age: 20

Offence/s

Offence: Attempted Murder [2 counts]
Sentence: Custodial immediate
Length: 22 Years
To run: Concurrent

Offence: Murder
Sentence: Custodial immediate
Length: 30 Years Life
To run: Concurrent

Offence: Possession of a knife in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (sentencing - Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006)
Sentence: Custodial immediate
Length: 7 Years
To run: Concurrent

Offence: Possession of a prohibited weapon / firearm
Sentence: Custodial immediate
Length: 7 Years
To run: Concurrent

Sentencing Details

Public Protection Sentence: Minimum to Serve - Years: 30
Total Sentence: 30 Years - Life
Parole Eligibility Date (PED): 9/2/2042
Sentenced Upon: Conviction After Trial
Distinguishing Features / Details: Adeojo was a member of a gang who attacked their victims, including 17 year old Sylvester Akapalara, in Peckham in December 2010. Akapalara was shot in the chest and died from his injuries. Two other youths were stabbed during the attack.

The Judge said: "Such is the prevailing culture in areas of London that young men, and mere boys, for whatever reason, seem to be attracted and stimulated by the idea of belonging to a group that does not recognise accepted boundaries of decent human behaviour."
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Legal Teams & Authorities

Chambers: Doughty Street Chambers
Barrister: Andrew Joseph Hall KC
Chambers: 6 Kings Bench Walk Chambers - 6KBW College Hill
Barrister: Duncan John William Penny KC

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