Sentence
John Randall
John Randall (aged 47) was sentenced at Basildon Crown Court on 26 November 2025 to 2 Years 2 Months for Blackmail - making an unwarranted demand with menaces; for this purpose a demand with menaces is unwarranted to gain for himself or another and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court…
- Court
- Basildon Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 26 November 2025
- Sentence
- 2 Years 2 Months
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge Leigh
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Blackmail - making an unwarranted demand with menaces; for this purpose a demand with menaces is unwarranted to gain for himself or another | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to blackmail and possession of a knife in Basildon, Essex, between 12 May 2025 and 30 May 2025.