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Former Soldier Accused of Escaping from Prison Faces Trial

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Dec 26, 2023 — 1 min read

Daniel Khalife, a 22-year-old former soldier, has been charged with escaping from Wandsworth jail in south London by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck. Khalife, who was on remand at the jail awaiting trial for alleged terror and Official Secrets Act offences, is set to stand trial at Woolwich Crown Court in October next year. The prosecution alleges that Khalife passed sensitive material to Iranian intelligence and had further material in his possession for that purpose, which he denies. Khalife's lawyer, Naeem Karbhari, has expressed difficulties in getting instructions from his client due to restrictions on visits and communication.

Key Takeaways:

Daniel Khalife, a 22-year-old former soldier, is accused of escaping from Wandsworth jail by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck.
Khalife is charged under the Official Secrets Act of gathering information which might be useful to an enemy of the UK between May 1, 2019, and January 6, 2022.
The prosecution alleges that Khalife passed sensitive material to Iranian intelligence and had further material in his possession for that purpose.
Khalife's lawyer, Naeem Karbhari, has expressed difficulties in getting instructions from his client due to restrictions on visits and communication.
Khalife is set to stand trial at Woolwich Crown Court in October next year.
An eight-week trial has been scheduled to take place from October 7 next year.
A further hearing will also be held in March after a further defence statement is submitted.

Statistics:

22: The age of Daniel Khalife, the former soldier accused of escaping from prison.
8: The number of weeks scheduled for the trial to take place.
October 7: The date scheduled for the start of the trial.
January 2022: The end date of the period during which Khalife allegedly passed sensitive material to Iranian intelligence.

Sources:

"Former soldier Daniel Khalife accused of escaping from prison under food delivery van" - Sentinel Reporter
"Bidfood delivery driver 'estranged husband'" - Daily Mail
"Ex-MOD soldier 'gathering information for enemy'" - BBC News

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