Karam Majdi

Karam Majdi, 27, was sentenced to seven years in custody in May 2018 at Brighton Crown Court after being found guilty of raping a 14-year-old girl. The court heard that Majdi had met the victim online and, during the trial, it was detailed that he had pinned the teenager down despite her protests, leaving her with severe bruising to her thighs.

Following his release from custody in 2021, Majdi has been subject to further legal proceedings. In April, he was convicted and fined for offences including possession of cocaine, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance. Additionally, the court noted that he is scheduled to face further court proceedings regarding an allegation of possession of cannabis.

Majdi has subsequently challenged his removal from the UK, having sought asylum on the basis of claims regarding his nationality and sexual orientation. An immigration tribunal has rejected his appeal against deportation, finding that he failed to establish his claims of being bisexual and concluding that his removal remains in the public interest.