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Businessman Pleads Guilty to Offensive Emails to Braverman

2/18/2026

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Jagjivan Ram, a 65-year-old Solihull-based businessman, pleaded guilty to sending two grossly offensive emails to former Home Secretary Suella Braverman in 2024.
He expressed regret, saying, "that's my career gone."
District Judge David Wain described the case as unusual, noting Ram's lack of recollection while acknowledging he acted with intent.
Sentencing is adjourned to April 22 for a probation report; Ram remains on bail and cannot contact Braverman.

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Jagjivan Ram, a 65-year-old Solihull-based businessman, pleaded guilty to sending two grossly offensive emails to former Home Secretary Suella Braverman in 2024.
He expressed regret, saying, "that's my career gone."
District Judge David Wain described the case as unusual, noting Ram's lack of recollection while acknowledging he acted with intent.
Sentencing is adjourned to April 22 for a probation report; Ram remains on bail and cannot contact Braverman.