Shevonne Wright

Shevonne Wright, a 42-year-old individual, has been involved in a significant criminal case in the UK, specifically in Leeds. Along with Jeanette Martin, 33, Wright was charged in connection with a robbery and assault that occurred on November 16, 2025.

Key Facts and Legal Proceedings:

• Incident: Wright and Martin lured a woman to a property near Bayswater Road in Harehills, Leeds, where they tied her up with electrical cables and subjected her to a six-hour ordeal of torture and assault.
• Charges: The pair pleaded guilty to robbery after a trial had been listed.
• Court Appearance: Shevonne Wright and Jeanette Martin appeared via video link from HMP New Hall at Leeds Crown Court on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
• Evidence: DNA evidence placed them and the victim at the scene, and their phone conversations revealed discussions about their plan and the victim's movements.
• Previous Offenses: The court heard that Wright had 37 previous offenses on her record, some of which were violent, and a robbery conviction from when she was 13. She also had a significant drug addiction.
• Court Decision: His Honour Judge Clark sentenced both Wright and Martin to six years and two months imprisonment. Indefinite restraining orders were also imposed, preventing any contact with the victim. Wright reportedly wept as the judge delivered the sentence, stating, "This was a planned and unpleasant attack and while it was not planned to be this extreme, it was this extreme".
• Victim Impact: The victim suffered nightmares and was diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, stating she had trusted Wright and Martin and felt betrayed.