Why is Jake Fahri being moved to an open prison?

Jake Fahri is being considered for a move to an open prison after being recalled for producing drill rap music that gloated about the murder of Jimmy Mizen.

What role did drill rap play in Jake Fahri's recall?

Jake Fahri's drill rap music, where he appeared to boast about Jimmy Mizen's murder, led to his recall from licence and is a factor in the parole board's recommendation for open prison.

Who is Jimmy Mizen and how was he killed?

Jimmy Mizen was a 16-year-old schoolboy who was fatally injured in 2008 when Jake Fahri threw a glass oven dish at him in a south London bakery.

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Killer's Drill Rap Gloating Leads to Open Prison Move

6 Jan

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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.

Killer's Drill Rap Gloating Leads to Open Prison Move

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.