Attorney General Reviews Sentences in Cody Fisher Murder Case

The review follows a referral under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, questioning the adequacy of life sentences given to the convicted murderers.

Victoria Prentis, the Attorney General, is considering whether to refer the life sentences of Remy Gordon and Kami Carpenter to the Court of Appeal.
The sentences for the murder of Cody Fisher on a Birmingham nightclub dance floor are being scrutinized after being deemed potentially lenient.
Fisher, a former Birmingham City academy player, was fatally stabbed on Boxing Day 2022 in an act described as premeditated retribution.
The statutory deadline for the review decision is May 3, with law officers having a 28-day window from the sentencing date to assess the case.
The case has drawn attention due to the brutal nature of the attack and the public outcry over the initial sentencing.