My rapist deliberately gave me HIV. I was just 15
Summary
A man named Adam Hall was jailed for life for raping and deliberately giving HIV to seven men, including a 15-year-old boy named Sam. Sam, who met Hall through a dating app, was not told about Hall’s HIV status or treatment, and now takes medication to keep the virus under control.Key Facts
- Adam Hall was found guilty of rape and intentionally giving HIV to seven men.
- One victim, Sam, was 15 years old when he contracted HIV from Hall.
- Hall hid his HIV diagnosis and that he was not on effective medication.
- Sam now takes daily medicine that keeps his viral load undetectable, meaning he cannot pass HIV to others.
- This is only the second HIV transmission conviction in England.
- Police think Hall may have targeted men in multiple regions across England.
- Victims showed courage by coming forward, despite the traumatic process.
- HIV stigma remains a challenge, as explained by an HIV charity leader.
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