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03/12/2014
Lee Rigby Killer Loses Appeal Bid
One of the two Islamic extremists who murdered soldier Lee Rigby has lost his appeal challenge against his conviction.
Michael Adebolajo, 28, was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of killing Mr Rigby outside Woolwick Barracks in May last year.
Co-accused Michael Adebowale was also convicted for killing the soldier and was sentenced to serve a minimum of 45 years. He is also arguing for his sentence to be reduced.
Judges rejected a bid for Adebolajo to challenge his conviction and whole-life term.
(CD/IT)
Michael Adebolajo, 28, was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of killing Mr Rigby outside Woolwick Barracks in May last year.
Co-accused Michael Adebowale was also convicted for killing the soldier and was sentenced to serve a minimum of 45 years. He is also arguing for his sentence to be reduced.
Judges rejected a bid for Adebolajo to challenge his conviction and whole-life term.
(CD/IT)
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Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale are in court to be sentenced for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was murdered in Woolwich in May last year as he made he was back to his barracks.
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Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a minimum sentence of 45 years for the same attack in May 2013.
Life Without Parole For Lee Rigby Murder 'Mastermind'
Michael Adebolajo has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for being the "mastermind" of the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby. His co-defendant, Michael Adebowale, was jailed for a minimum sentence of 45 years for the same attack in May 2013.
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