Crown Prosecution Service Charges Man with Murder of Prisoner

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that James Desborough, 39, has been charged with the murder of prisoner Steven Kempster, 65, at HMP Exeter on Monday, September 15th. The CPS has decided to prosecute Desborough, citing sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and a public interest in pursuing criminal proceedings. Desborough will appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on September 18th, where he will face trial for the murder of Kempster.

Key Takeaways:

• James Desborough, 39, has been charged with the murder of prisoner Steven Kempster, 65, at HMP Exeter on September 15th.
• The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided to prosecute Desborough, citing sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial.
• The CPS has worked closely with Devon and Cornwall Police as they carried out their investigation.
• Desborough will appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on September 18th, where he will face trial for the murder of Kempster.
• Helen Phillips, a Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS South West, announced the charge against Desborough.
• The CPS assessment of the case involved a consideration of the Code for Crown Prosecutors, which guides their decision to prosecute.

Statistics:

• 1 count of murder has been charged against James Desborough.
• 1 count of murder defendant will appear in court on September 18th.
• 65 years old was the age of the victim, Steven Kempster.
• September 15th was the date of the alleged murder.
• September 18th is the date of Desborough's appearance at Exeter Magistrates' Court.

Sources:

• The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
• Devon and Cornwall Police
• CPS South West (Helen Phillips, quoted in the press release)
• The Code for Crown Prosecutors