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Islamic State 'Beatle' jailed for life after American hostages killed

El Shafee Elsheikh grew up in London

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

El Shafee Elsheikh, 34, who grew up in London, showed no emotion as judge Thomas Selby Ellis delivered his verdict.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Islamic State ‘Beatle’ El Shafee Elsheikh jailed for life for role in hostage murder plot

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022

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Islamic State 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh jailed for life for role in hostage murders

Elsheikh was given a life sentence for each of the eight counts he was convicted of in April, which are due to run concurrently.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

British Isis ‘Beatle’ sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and killing hostages

Elsheikh was a member of the notorious ‘Beatles’ terror cell, known for their brutal treatment of captives

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

‘Beatles’ terror victims were 'undeniably heroes' - US judge

Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, originally from Paddington, London, showed no emotion as he was handed eight life sentences for his crimes

Wales Online · Apr 30, 2022

‘Beatles’ terror victims were ‘undeniably heroes’ – US judge

Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, originally from Paddington, London, showed no emotion as he was handed eight life sentences for his crimes.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

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Athea Haines: It’s not easy to be the girl whose dad was killed by terrorists

The eleven-year-old daughter of a hostage killed by so-called Islamic State faced one of the men responsible for her father’s death in US court.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Daughter of murdered aid worker Alan Henning comes face-to-face with member of Islamic State terror cell dubbed The Beatles in US court

Moments before Alexandra Kotey was jailed for life for his part in the murder of western hostages, Alan's daughter Lucy told the court about her feelings of guilt

Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2022

Brother of murdered Scots aid worker David Haines 'forgives' Isis terrorist over killing

Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, has been jailed for life after admitting his role in the murder of US hostages in Syria.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

Alexanda Kotey was one of four so-called Islamic State militants nicknamed The Beatles by their captives due to their British accents.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Brit ISIS Beatle Alexanda Kotey jailed for LIFE in US for role in hostage murder plot

Alexanda Amon Kotey, also known as Jihadi Ringo, has been sentenced for his involvement in the hostage taking of aid workers and journalists including Steven Sotloff and James Foley

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

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