A member of the so-called Islamic State terror cell known as The Beatles has been jailed for life after being convicted for his role in the murder of American hostages in Syria.
El Shafee Elsheikh, 34, who grew up in London, showed no emotion as judge Thomas Selby Ellis delivered his verdict at Alexandria District Court, Virginia, while members of his victims' families watched on.Elsheikh was given a life sentence for each of the eight counts he was convicted of in April, which are due to run concurrently.Judge Ellis described his actions as "horrific, barbaric, brutal and callous".Addressing the jihadist, Judge Ellis said: "The behaviour of this defendant and his co-defendant can only be described as horrific barbaric, brutal and callous."This is a significant episode in the history of our country and our justice system."We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
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