Man Jailed for Spreading HIV
A man who infected a woman with HIV has been jailed for over four years. The court heard he stopped his medication and hid his diagnosis.
Reckless and Selfish Acts
Luke Davis, 31, received a sentence of four and a half years. He was diagnosed with HIV in 2017 but stopped treatment in 2019. Davis then had sex with a woman without telling her. Judge Martin Jackson said Davis acted for entirely selfish reasons. Also, Davis ignored medical advice about using protection with partners.
Victim Shares Her Pain
The victim discovered she was HIV positive during a 2021 screening. She described the news as the darkest time of her life. Now, she feels she has received a life sentence. “I struggle to love myself as I see this disease as a part of me I can never get rid of,” she said.
Factors in the Case
Davis is a machine operator from Kidderminster. His mother claimed emotional trauma led him down a dark path. For example, his 13-month-old baby died in 2017. Then, he blamed himself for his grandfather’s death from Covid in 2020. Still, the judge found a significant degree of premeditation in his choices.
Final Court Ruling
The prosecution called Davis a reckless and selfish individual. They hope the sentence provides some justice to the victim. Meanwhile, the victim continues to manage the serious virus daily. Finally, the court wants this ruling to stop others from acting dangerously.