Speedboat killer jailed for violent attack
Jack Shepherd, previously convicted of manslaughter, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting his former partner. The judge noted that the sentence could not be added to his existing term, meaning he remains in custody until his scheduled release in 2029.
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The case highlights ongoing legal and public interest surrounding high-profile criminal offenders and the complexities of sentencing for repeat offenses.
Published 14 September 2026, 11:36 BST Updated 3 minutes ago Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for violently assaulting his former partner, including hitting her chest with a set of hot barbecue tongs.
The 38-year-old had pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and damaging property at Isleworth Crown Court in July.
The attacks happened in February and June last year and sparked Shepherd's recall to prison.
In 2018 he was originally jailed for 10 years for manslaughter over the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown when his speedboat crashed during a first date.
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