A rapper known for his role on Netflix is facing new legal challenges as prosecutors have announced additional charges against him, beyond the initial allegation of causing a death by dangerous driving.
The artist, Ghetts, legally named Justin Clarke-Samuel, is accused of not stopping his vehicle after a collision with 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in north-east London, UK.
The incident took place on October 18, and sadly, Tamang, who came to the UK for education, passed away two days after the incident.
Ghetts, who is recognized for his performance as Craig in the Netflix series Supacell, was initially charged with causing Tamang’s death through dangerous driving.
Authorities visited Ghetts’ residence a day following the crash. They found his black BMW, reportedly registered and insured under his name, with notable damage.
Subsequent to the incident, Ghetts now faces further accusations of dangerous driving, said to have taken place before and after the deadly hit-and-run on October 18.
It is claimed that he engaged in dangerous driving on Tavistock Place and other roads in Camden, north London.
The tragic incident with Tamang unfolded on Redbridge Lane in Ilford, north-east London at approximately 11:33 pm, according to the Met Police.
Post-collision, Clarke-Samuel is alleged to have continued hazardous driving along Worcester Crescent, Redbridge, as he made his way back to his residence on King’s Avenue, Woodford, east London.
Ghetts has not yet entered a plea regarding the charges but is expected to do so by December 8.
During a court session on November 24, a judge informed the rapper, “I’m not going to ask you to enter your pleas today, but I will require you to enter your pleas on December 8, that is the next hearing.”
Ghetts is permitted to attend the forthcoming court hearing via video link. Since his first court appearance at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on October 27, he has remained in custody.
The charges against Ghetts may have implications for his involvement in Supacell, though his character appeared to be written out at the conclusion of the first season.
A second season has not been officially announced, but the show’s creator, Andrew Onwubolu, also known as Rapman, has expressed intentions for future seasons.
In an interview with UNILAD last year, Rapman stated: “I’ve told Netflix loads of times that I’ve got plans for multiple seasons. But you know how it goes, they’re gonna see how it does, and hopefully we get the next season.”
“But I told them, I’ve got a three-season idea story in my head. So, I got three, not saying it could never go over, but I’ve got three stories, these three seasons in my head, of where I know where the story goes.”