CHELMSFORD RAPIST GREG SKINNER'S SENTENCE CUT AFTER CRYSTAL METH RAPE CASE

In a significant legal development, Greg Skinner, a man from Chelmsford, who was convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl while under the influence of crystal meth, has seen his prison sentence reduced by a panel of senior judges in London.

Skinner, aged 20 at the time of the incident, committed the assault in 2015. The attack took place during a period when he was intoxicated with both alcohol and drugs, which contributed to the severity of his actions. The victim, a vulnerable young girl, was subjected to a heinous act that shocked the local community and drew widespread condemnation.

Following his arrest, Skinner admitted to the crime, and in September of the previous year, he was sentenced to nine years in prison at Chelmsford Crown Court. The sentence was considered by many to be appropriate given the gravity of the offence and the circumstances surrounding it.

However, in a recent appeal, Skinner’s legal representatives argued that the original sentence was excessively harsh. The appeal was heard by three senior judges in London, who reviewed the case thoroughly. After deliberation, they decided to reduce the term significantly, cutting it from nine years to just six years and nine months.

This decision has sparked discussions about sentencing standards for such serious crimes, especially those involving vulnerable victims and the influence of drugs. The case remains a stark reminder of the ongoing issues related to drug abuse and its impact on criminal behavior in the Chelmsford area.