David Norris, one of the men convicted for the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993, has reportedly acknowledged his involvement in the attack, according to Parole Board reports. Norris, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2012 for his role in the stabbing death of the 18-year-old black teenager, previously denied any participation in the crime.
The Parole Board recently decided that Norris’s parole hearing should be held in public after he became eligible for parole following the expiration of his minimum term. The board cited new reports suggesting that Norris now admits to being present at the scene, where he allegedly punched the victim, but denies wielding the knife. It is noted that Norris does not acknowledge holding any racist beliefs.
Norris and Gary Dobson, two of the five initial suspects in the murder case, were convicted under the law of joint enterprise, which allows individuals to be found guilty of murder even if they did not directly cause the fatal injuries. The identity of the person who stabbed Stephen Lawrence has never been definitively established, nor has it been confirmed if multiple knives were used in the attack. Additionally, the Metropolitan Police has consistently stated that six individuals were involved in the assault on Stephen.
While Norris has previously remained silent on his involvement in the murder, he now faces the possibility of a public parole hearing where Stephen Lawrence’s family hopes for an opportunity to witness justice. Despite Norris’s objections to a public hearing, the Parole Board deemed it necessary in the interest of justice. If released on license, Norris would be subject to potential re-incarceration for life should he violate the terms of his release
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