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Suspected human trafficking victim jailed for killing 7ft 5in man

Summary

A 33‑year‑old Lithuanian man, Arnoldas Ivanauskas, was sentenced to six years in prison with the final year suspended for the manslaughter of a 24‑year‑old Belarusian man, Dmitry Hrynkevich, who was 7ft 5in tall. The court found that Ivanauskas did not intend to kill or seriously injure Hrynkevich, who had a compromised heart and Marfan syndrome, and that a second man, not before the court, was the principal assailant. The judge noted that Ivanauskas had been identified as a potential victim of human trafficking and had a troubled past. He was given a suspended sentence on the condition of good behaviour for two years after release, and his sentence was back‑dated to November 2018. The judge also acknowledged Hrynkevich's tragic death and his mother's description of his struggles and character. Arnoldas Ivanauskas was convicted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Suspected human trafficking victim jailed for killing 7ft 5in man. Charges or matters: manslaughter. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• November 2018 Other
• 2020-10-28 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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