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Killer's Drill Rap Gloating Leads to Open Prison Move
6 Jan
Summary
- Schoolboy's killer recalled for boasting in drill rap music.
- He admitted being the masked rapper 'TEN' in his songs.
- Parole Board recommended move to open prison conditions.
Jake Fahri, convicted of murdering schoolboy Jimmy Mizen in 2008, is slated for a potential move to an open prison. Fahri was recalled in January 2025, less than a year after his June 2023 release, due to emerging drill rap music videos. In these videos, he appeared to gloat about Mizen's death, using lyrics like 'Watched him melt like Ben and Jerry's.'
Initially, Fahri disputed the music's connection to his own life, but he later admitted to being the artist known as 'TEN' in the videos. This admission, along with other licence breaches including failing to disclose his musical activities and violating exclusion zones, led the Parole Board to deem him not open and honest. The board's decision summary highlighted a lack of confidence in his compliance with release plans.
Despite opposition from the Justice Secretary, the Parole Board recommended Fahri be moved to an open prison. This environment, with minimal security, allows prisoners greater freedom for work or education. The final decision rests with the Justice Secretary, who will consider this recommendation.
