Former The Only Way Is Essex personality Mike Hassini has been released from prison after serving approximately two years of his nearly seven-year prison term.
The 28-year-old television personality admitted guilt in 2021 for charges including conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of illegal proceeds.
Mike received a jail term of six years and nine months after being observed by the police while passing a brown cardboard box containing highly pure Class A drugs to a man named Gary Bear, who himself was sentenced to five years and three months behind bars.
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It has been reported that the former TOWIE star has been released from prison, as evidenced by photos shared by his girlfriend Jessica Milford, a PR executive, during their romantic getaway.
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Taking to her Instagram page, Jessica reportedly posted on a story depicting her alongside the former reality star, reflecting on celebrating their “first birthday together in two years”.
According to the Mail Online, the 28-year-old woman was said to have described the break as “much needed R&R” as she posted snaps of spa facilities on social media.
Nowadays, Mike is reportedly aiming to start anew with Jessica, as a friend told the publication: “Mike believes he’s served his time and is now focusing on the future.”
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In 2021, when Mike and Gary received their sentences, Judge Richard Inyundo conveyed to them that there had not been the sole young men to encounter challenges as a result of the Covid pandemic.
He said: “But many people in far more difficult positions than you did not make the decision to go into criminality and certainly did not make the decision to go into very serious criminality, which frankly both of you made the decision to do with your eyes wide open.”
The judge informed the telly sensation that he had fulfilled “an important role” within the “organisation which made the arrangements for the supply of large amounts” of drugs.
Additionally, the man presiding over the court proceeding remarked that Mike’s actions had cast a cloud of suspicion over his girlfriend and her family, subjecting them to potential allegations of serious criminal involvement, resulting in her arrest but eventual release without any further action.
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Cocaine was uncovered in Gary’s grey Mercedes, while £36,495 in cash was located inside a blue plastic bag within the black Smart car that was driven at the time by Mike, during their apprehension in Hornchurch, located in the east of London.
During a search of Mike’s girlfriend’s parents’ residence, authorities discovered an additional 300g of cocaine, along with a press, moulds, and £1,670 in cash, as disclosed at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
The personal trainer has reportedly acknowledged the “hurt and shame” he had inflicted upon his family who was present at the time in the courtroom.
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