Canadian socialite Jasmine Hartin, 34 years previous, has reportedly averted jail time for the killing of Belize police chief Henry Jemmott along with his personal weapon. Local reports state that she has been given a £30,000 fantastic and 300 hours of group service. Hartin pleaded guilty to manslaughter in April after Jemmott’s dying on 28 May 2021, which was caused by a single gunshot wound to the top. She is the former associate of Andrew Ashcroft, son of famend UK businessman Lord Michael Ashcroft.
As per the sentence handed down by Belize’s high courtroom, Hartin is required to pay US$75,000 inside 12 months or face a potential 12-month jail sentence, Channel 5 Belize reported. Additionally, Breaking Belize News acknowledged that she should produce a video warning against the risks of drunkenness and mishandling firearms.
At the time of Jemmott’s demise, Hartin and Ashcroft have been dwelling in Belize with their two youngsters. Throughout the investigation and legal trial, it was disclosed that Hartin and Jemmott, who have been pals, attended a celebration together on Ambergris Caye island on the night of his dying. The police reported that the pair took a walk on the seaside before ending up at a pier, where Jemmott handed his gun to Hartin to place apart.
Hartin later knowledgeable investigators that she had been drinking and accidentally discharged the Glock 17 whereas fumbling with it after Jemmott requested it again. The police found Hartin near the pier, coated in blood and distressed. Replicate was found within the water off San Pedro, Belize. Hartin was subsequently charged with manslaughter by negligence and pleaded responsible in April 2023. Belize’s criminal code stipulates a maximum prison sentence of five years for manslaughter by negligence..