Justice Secretary David Lammy has intervened to prevent the transfer of Jake Fahri, the man convicted of killing 16-year-old Jimmy Mizen, to an open prison. This decision comes in light of Fahri's activities while on release in 2023, where he allegedly produced drill music under the alias 'Ten', featuring references to his crime.
In 2009, Fahri was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 14 years for the murder of Jimmy Mizen, caused by throwing an oven dish that severed the young victim's neck arteries. Although the Parole Board recently recommended his transfer to an open prison, Lammy's intervention prioritizes 'public protection', according to a Ministry of Justice spokesperson.
After the Sun reported Fahri's music activities, Fahri was recalled to prison, admitting later to being the artist known as 'Ten'. The Parole Board noted that Fahri needed to 'reflect' on his dishonesty but initially suggested this process could occur in an open prison environment.
Lammy's decision has been positively received by Jimmy Mizen's mother, Margaret, who expressed her shock at the Parole Board's initial recommendation and relief at Lammy's reversal. She criticized Fahri for not altering his behavior, suggesting that his unchanged demeanor was evident from past dishonesty.
Fahri's music, which was featured on BBC 1Xtra, was broadcast without knowledge of his true identity. The case underscores ongoing challenges in managing parolees and the impact of their previous conduct on release conditions.