London Arsonist Sentenced Amidst Russian Influence Plot
Dylan Earl, a ringleader in an arson attack targeting Ukraine-linked businesses in London, received a 17-year sentence for his role in a campaign of terrorism and sabotage. Alongside co-defendant Jake Reeves, Earl was involved in plans with Russia's Wagner group to expand their influence. Both faced multiple charges, including arson and benefiting from foreign intelligence.
Dylan Earl, known for leading a vicious arson attack on Ukraine-related businesses in London, was sentenced to 17 years in prison last Friday. The assault occurred last year and was designated by prosecutors as a "sustained campaign of terrorism and sabotage on UK soil."
The 21-year-old admitted to aggravated arson involving a blaze aimed at companies providing satellite equipment for Ukraine. Prosecutors further outlined his discussions with a Russian Wagner mercenary group handler about potentially abducting a finance app co-founder and setting fire to a warehouse in the Czech Republic.
Reeves, aged 23, appeared in London's Old Bailey court alongside Earl, pleading guilty to both aggravated arson and a charge under the National Security Act. Presiding Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb condemned their actions, labeling them as treasonous and sentencing Reeves to 12 years in prison. The court identified their activities as an attempt by the Russian Federation to exert global influence using social media to recruit saboteurs far from Moscow.
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