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UK Beautician Jailed for 6 Years for Trafficking £15million Worth of Cocaine

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Kimberly Hall, a 29-year-old beautician from Middlesbrough, was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare airport in 2020 after two suitcases containing 43kg of cocaine were found in her possession. Hall claimed she was forced by two British men to take the suitcases, which she believed contained £185,744, back to the UK from a holiday in Mexico. She pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply and was sentenced to six years in prison. Hall's lawyer negotiated a reduced sentence due to her lack of US citizenship and the potential for an extended detention period.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kimberly Hall was arrested at Chicago's O'Hare airport with 43kg of cocaine in two suitcases.
  • Hall claimed she was forced by two British men to take the suitcases, which she believed contained £185,744.
  • Hall pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply and was sentenced to six years in prison.
  • Hall's lawyer negotiated a reduced sentence due to her lack of US citizenship.
  • Hall's family expressed relief and joy at the prospect of her being released from prison in two years, considering time already served and the possibility of early release for good behavior.
  • Hall's father, John Hall, stated that she has suffered from bipolar condition and was not a "criminal" by nature.
  • The prosecution accepted Hall's claims that she was coerced into taking the suitcases.
  • Hall's plea deal was negotiated by her lawyer, Brandon Carter.

Statistics:

  • 43kg of cocaine was found in two suitcases at Chicago's O'Hare airport.
  • The cocaine was valued at £15million.
  • Hall was sentenced to six years in prison.
  • Hall's release from prison is expected to be in two years, considering time already served and the possibility of early release for good behavior.
  • Hall's bipolar condition has been referenced as a factor in her decision-making during the ordeal.
  • Hall's father, John Hall, stated that the family has suffered financially and emotionally throughout the ordeal.

Sources:

  • The Sun, 2020
  • ITV News, 2020
  • Cook County Sherrif's office, 2020

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