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Newly-minted heir to £50m estate found guilty of assault
A British man who recently discovered he had inherited a substantial English estate through DNA testing has been convicted of grievous bodily harm following a wedding incident. The conviction threatens to overshadow his newfound inheritance.
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Jordan Adlard-Rogers, who inherited the Penrose Estate in Cornwall after genetic testing confirmed his lineage, was found guilty of assault on Friday. The conviction stems from an altercation at a wedding where Adlard-Rogers punched another guest, causing injuries severe enough to require surgical intervention.
Adlard-Rogers had mounted a self-defense claim, but a jury rejected his account of events during the trial. The conviction leaves the estate heir facing potential custodial time, with sentencing scheduled for December 11.
The case marks a dramatic reversal for Adlard-Rogers, whose life changed significantly following the DNA test results that established his rightful claim to the substantial Cornish property. Legal experts suggest the conviction could have implications for his inheritance and future prospects.
The incident occurred during a celebratory occasion, with witnesses providing testimony that ultimately contradicted the defendant's version of the confrontation. Adlard-Rogers maintained throughout the proceedings that he had acted in self-defense.