Rapist may have hundreds of victims, Met says
Summary
A man named Jonathan Carl was sentenced to 17 years in jail for rape and recklessly transmitting HIV. The police believe he may have many more victims, with over 400 digital contacts found on dating apps. At least 82 men have been identified for health screenings.Key Facts
- Jonathan Carl, 42, was convicted of rape and reckless transmission of HIV.
- He was sentenced to 17 years in Snaresbrook Crown Court.
- Carl used gay dating apps, such as Grindr and Scruff, where he had over 400 contacts.
- His victims alerted police after recognizing a pattern of behavior.
- The police have identified at least 82 men for health screenings due to his actions.
- Transmitting a sexually transmitted infection intentionally or recklessly is illegal and considered grievous bodily harm.
- The LGBTQ+ community has low trust in the Metropolitan Police, with only 58% expressing confidence.
- There have been past criticisms of the police's ability to investigate serious crimes properly.
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