Daniel Khalife, a former soldier, pleaded guilty to escaping from HMP Wandsworth but denies charges related to the Official Secrets Act and a bomb hoax. Testifying at Woolwich Crown Court, he refuted claims of soliciting Iranian assistance after his escape in September 2023. Khalife described sending messages during his brief time on the run, insisting he sought no help and was merely curious about reactions. Following a three-day pursuit, he was apprehended near the River Thames. His trial is ongoing.