A ruthless drug dealer who killed a man just weeks after getting an early release has been dealt a hefty punishment. Abul Kasim, 26, was slapped with a mandatory life sentence at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday.
The jury found Kasim guilty of murdering 63-year-old Martin Sullivan. Despite admitting manslaughter, Kasim denied murder but was convicted in July after a dramatic trial.
From Manslaughter Plea to Murder Conviction
Kasim tried to dodge the murder charge, sticking to his manslaughter plea. The court wasn't convinced. The brutal stabbing of Martin Sullivan sealed his fate.
Justice Served After Early Release Backfires
Kasim's early release led to tragedy when he took another man's life. Now, he faces at least 20 extra years behind bars, a stark warning to offenders taking their second chance for granted.
