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Rapper Ghetts Sentenced to 12 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run

3/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Justin Clarke-Samuel, known as Ghetts, the rapper, was sentenced to 12 years for killing 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in a hit-and-run in Ilford.
On 18 October 2025, he struck Tamang at over 70 mph while drunk in a BMW.
The court said Clarke-Samuel had a history of reckless driving, including six red lights.
He expressed remorse in a letter to Tamang's family and received a 17-year driving ban.

History

Historical Context

The Road Traffic Act of 1988 established stringent penalties for dangerous driving in the UK, responding to over 3,000 annual road fatalities. This legislation aimed to enhance road safety and was part of ongoing efforts to address impaired driving. Amendments over the years, including the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, reflect the evolving challenges in traffic law enforcement.

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Story summary

Justin Clarke-Samuel, known as Ghetts, the rapper, was sentenced to 12 years for killing 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in a hit-and-run in Ilford.
On 18 October 2025, he struck Tamang at over 70 mph while drunk in a BMW.
The court said Clarke-Samuel had a history of reckless driving, including six red lights.
He expressed remorse in a letter to Tamang's family and received a 17-year driving ban.

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