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04.04.2023 - 16:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who knowingly infected a woman with HIV has been jailed. But his victim has had to wait 12 years to see justice.
Police said the woman will be "forever marred by the actions" of Jermaine Scott. There is no cure and she will now have to take medication for the rest of her life
Jermaine Scott appeared at Chester Crown Court today where he was sentenced to three years in prison after being extradited to the UK. The 39-year-old, from Jamaica, had previously pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm.
Scott was diagnosed with HIV in 2005 and had been prescribed medication to minimise the risk of transmission to others. He and the victim had previously been in a relationship and rekindled their relationship in the summer of 2009.
In a statement Cheshire Constabulary said: "When the relationship restarted, Scott was not taking his tablets regularly meaning that there was a higher risk of transmission. He also failed to inform the victim of his diagnosis and went on to have unprotected sex with the woman.
"The victim became suspicious of his behaviour, and in October 2009, the pair attended a sexual health clinic. While at the clinic Scott provided a false name and false medical details to the health worker."
The victim subsequently tested positive for HIV and the pair ended their relationship. Following their split, Scott left the Cheshire area.
The incident was reported to police in October 2009 and an investigation was launched to locate Scott. Following a public appeal, he was located and arrested in February 2011.
Scott refused to answer any questions put to him by officers and despite a detailed investigation officers were unable to gather sufficient evidence to charge him in relation to the incident and the case was
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