Sasha Wass

Based on a thorough review of public records, there is no information indicating any criminal case information, court appearances, charges, or legal proceedings associated with Sasha Wass as a defendant in the UK.

Sasha Wass KC is a highly respected and prominent barrister and fee-paid judge in the UK, specializing in criminal law. Her career spans over four decades, during which she has been involved in numerous high-profile cases, both prosecuting and defending. She was called to the Bar in 1981 and appointed Queen's Counsel in 2000. She has also served as a Recorder of the Crown Court since 1997 and a Recorder of the Central Criminal Court since 2008.

Her professional involvement in legal proceedings includes:

• Prosecuting high-profile cases: This includes the prosecution of Rolf Harris for sexual offenses in 2014, and advising the Serious Fraud Office on cases such as the one involving financier Roger Levitt. More recently, in March 2026, she prosecuted two men convicted of kidnapping and rape at Kingston Crown Court.
• Defending in significant criminal trials: She served as junior counsel in the defense of Rosemary West in 1995. In February 2025, she successfully defended television antiques expert Charles Hanson against accusations of domestic abuse.
• Civil Litigation (Libel Action): In 2018, Sasha Wass successfully brought a libel action against the Mail on Sunday for an article published in 2016 that contained false accusations about her professional conduct. The newspaper issued a full apology and agreed to pay substantial damages. The article falsely alleged that she had suppressed evidence of police corruption and lied to the Court of Appeal during confiscation proceedings against a convicted fraudster, Bhadresh Gohil. Associated Newspapers, the publisher, admitted the claims were "entirely untrue".
• Other notable cases: She successfully defended News Group Newspapers (publishers of The Sun) in a libel action brought by Johnny Depp in 2020. In 2024, she lost a case for Tommy Robinson for contempt of court. She also represented Gavin Plumb in his unsuccessful appeal against his sentence for plotting to murder Holly Willoughby.
• Judicial and Inquiry Roles: She led the Wass Inquiry into Child Safeguarding in St Helena and Ascension Island, with her report published in December 2015. She also participates in the BBC series "Murder, Mystery and My Family," reviewing historical criminal verdicts.

The information available consistently portrays Sasha Wass as a legal professional involved in the UK justice system, rather than as an individual facing criminal charges or proceedings.