Former Dubai editor gets murder sentence reduced to seven years

facebook

Dubai-based British journalist Francis Mathew, who murdered his wife with a hammer, has had his sentence reduced to seven years.

This means, Matthew, who has been in prison since July 2017, will spend five more years in prison. 

In March 2018, his sentence was increased from 10 to 15 years. But, in December 2018, Dubai’s highest court overturned the sentence and ordered a fresh trial at Appeal court.

Earlier, his lawyers had requested leniency and wanted the sentence reduced to two years for assault that led to death, as the defendant showed remorse.

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • Off Script with Chris, Robbie & Sonal

    5:00pm - 7:00pm

    The UAE’s alternative take on news, entertainment and sport. Join Chris, Robbie and Sonal as they cut through the clutter to bring you the news, entertainment and sport stories that actually matter.

  • Extra Time

    7:00pm - 8:00pm

    Chris & Robbie bring you the latest from the sporting world plus interviews with upcoming and legendary sporting stars.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Flying Taxis

    It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.

  • Tough penalties for deliberate tax evasion

    The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.