BBC producer & celeb lawyer guilty of supplying drugs which killed teen at chemsex party

Barrister Henry Hendron has admitted to supplying the party drugs which killed his 18-year-old boyfriend Miguel Jimenez in January last year.

Appearing in the dock at the Old Bailey this week, Hendron, 35, said that he bought £1000 worth of drugs from BBC producer Alexander Parkin, 41,which he intended on selling on to guests at a chemsex party at his flat at the country’s most prestigious legal chambers.

The drugs led to the death of Jimenez, whose body was found by the sobbing lawyer after the two day party held over 19-20 January 2015.

Prosecutor Martyn Bowyer said: “It is accepted this defendant bought in bulk for use in what is known as the gay chemsex scene.

“He would be making them available for friends at cost price.”

Mr Bowyer continued: “The drugs found at the flat were purchased by him for his own and others’ use, others including his then partner, who tragically died as the result of taking those drugs.”

Hendron, who notably represented winner of The Apprentice Stella English as she sued a company owned by Sir Alan Sugar, pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing drugs with intent to supply.

BBC producer Alexander Parkin

BBC producer Parkin pleaded guilty to the same charges earlier this month, according to London24.com.

Both men will face likely jail time and will be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Constable Matthew Schneider from the City of London Police said: “This result sends a strong warning to everyone, that if you participate in activities concerning illegal drugs you will face the consequences.”

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