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A plastic surgeon has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting to murder a fellow colleague he wanted to eliminate as a witness in disciplinary proceedings. Jonathan Peter Brooks donned camouflage gear and armed himself with weapons before breaking into Graeme Perks’s home in Halam, Nottinghamshire, in January. A trial revealed that Mr. Perks had a high chance of dying after being viciously attacked by Brooks, who was later found guilty of attempted murder in April.
During the sentencing, Judge Edward Pepperall mentioned how Brooks’s life was falling apart in early 2021 as he faced potential job and housing losses due to disciplinary actions. Blaming Mr. Perks for his troubles, Brooks embarked on a murderous mission, cycling to his victim’s home and launching a brutal attack that left Mr. Perks with life-threatening injuries. Despite quick medical intervention, Mr. Perks spent months in the hospital and continues to face ongoing health issues as a result of the assault.
In court statements, Mr. Perks and his family highlighted the lasting impact of the attack on their lives. Mrs. Perks discussed the emotional toll it took on her confidence and mental well-being. Despite the trauma they endured, the Perks family displayed strength and resilience throughout the lengthy legal proceedings, finally seeing justice served after Brooks’s repeated efforts to delay the case with self-harming tactics and court manipulation.
Despite facing physical and emotional challenges, the Perks family courageously stood in court to share their experiences, hoping for closure and healing after the harrowing ordeal. Brooks, who refused to attend his sentencing in person, was deemed fit to appear but chose not to. Ultimately, with time already spent in custody, he will serve nearly 18 years in prison for his heinous crimes
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