Ibrahima B. was found guilty of manslaughter and aiding illegal entry into the UK.
Four migrants, including a teenager, died when their boat sank while attempting to make the dangerous crossing. The defendant claimed that the smugglers had forced him to take control of the inflatable boat, without convincing the prosecution. His sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place Friday. Nearly 30,000 migrants made the crossing last year, after a record of 45,000 in 2022, according to British justice.