Sentence
Zhenhao Zou
Zhenhao Zou (aged 28) was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court on 19 June 2025 to 24 Years - Life for False imprisonment - intentional or reckless restraint of persons freedom of movement from a particular place without lawful excuse and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and…
- Court
- Inner London Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 19 June 2025
- Sentence
- 24 Years - Life
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge R Cottage KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| False imprisonment - intentional or reckless restraint of persons freedom of movement from a particular place without lawful excuse | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate, 22 Years 227 Days Life; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Voyeurism | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of extreme pornographic images | Custodial immediate |
| Committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape, false imprisonment, possession of a drug with intent to commit rape, voyeurism and possessing an extreme pornographic image in London between 2019 and 2023. Sentencing remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Multiple victims