R v Ellis Davis & Ors: Central Criminal Court (2015)

Stephen Ellis – Davis represented by, Stuart Stevens, was one of five men charged with Conspiracy to Kidnap, Conspiracy to Falsely Imprison, Conspiracy to Blackmail, two counts of Possession of an Offensive Weapon and Carrying a Firearm.
Under rigorous cross examinations by Mr Stevens, it came to light that the alleged victim was a substantial fraudster who stole people’s identities and lived a lavish lifestyle on the proceeds. The case resulted in an acquittal for the Client.