Sentence
Jake Samuel Reeves
Jake Samuel Reeves (aged 23) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 24 October 2025 to 12 Years for Arson - reckless as to whether life was endangered and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 24 October 2025
- Sentence
- 12 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 13 years
- Judge
- Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb DBE
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Arson - reckless as to whether life was endangered | Custodial immediate, 9 Years |
| Obtaining etc material benefits from a foreign intelligence service | Custodial immediate, 3 Years |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to aggravated arson and agreeing to accept a material benefit, namely money, that was to be provided by or on behalf of a foreign intelligence service, when he knew or ought reasonably to have known that this was the origin of the money, contrary to s.17(2) National Security Act 2023. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Limited Basis of Plea