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Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Tube Station Manslaughter

6/26/2025

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Rakeem Miles, 23, received an eight-year sentence for the tragic manslaughter of AI engineer Samuel Winter, 28, who succumbed to a severe brain injury after being punched at Southwark Tube station. The violent encounter unfolded on August 22, 2022, leaving a community in mourning. Miles may be eligible for parole in under six years.

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Rakeem Miles, 23, received an eight-year sentence for the tragic manslaughter of AI engineer Samuel Winter, 28, who succumbed to a severe brain injury after being punched at Southwark Tube station. The violent encounter unfolded on August 22, 2022, leaving a community in mourning. Miles may be eligible for parole in under six years.