Nick Skeete, 31, who was part of a gang that raped a young woman four years ago, was yesterday sentenced to 26 years behind bars when he made a virtual appearance before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow at the Sexual Offences Court.
Skeete, also known as “Jason Blair” and “Shatta,” had been unanimously convicted by a jury back in March, but his sentencing was deferred to facilitate the presentation of probation, prison and victim impact reports. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the sentencing was further deferred.
When the matter was called via Zoom yesterday morning, an apologetic Skeete said that he was sorry for what had happened to the young woman, but vehemently denied any involvement in the assault.
