More British athletes have reportedly been convicted in connection with the case that led to the imprisonment of former sprinter Leon Baptiste, according to a BBC Sport investigation.
Who has been named
BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste’s imprisonment. All three are known figures in British athletics, with Baptiste himself a former European indoor 200m champion.
Details of the exact nature of the convictions, and how they relate to the wider case involving Baptiste, have not been fully disclosed in the original report, but the revelation suggests the case extended beyond Baptiste alone to implicate other athletes connected to him.
Background on the Baptiste case
Leon Baptiste, a decorated sprinter who represented Great Britain internationally, was previously reported to have been imprisoned in connection with the case. The BBC’s latest reporting indicates that the legal proceedings surrounding the case were broader than initially publicised, with additional athletes now confirmed to have faced convictions.
As this is a developing story, further details on the specific charges, sentencing and circumstances for Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen have not yet been made public in full. BBC Sport’s reporting is the source of this new information.
For more details, see the original report from BBC Sport.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
