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30/01/2014
Rigby Killer To Appeal Conviction
One of the men jailed for the murder of soldier Lee Rigby has launched an appeal against his conviction.
29-year-old Michael Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, was convicted of the murder alongside 22-year-old Michael Adebowale, of Greenwich, south-east London.
The two men are currently awaiting sentencing, which has been held until the conclusion of an Appeal Court ruling on the use of whole-life sentences.
Fusilier Rigby was murdered on 22 May 2013, as he made his way to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London.
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29-year-old Michael Adebolajo, from Romford, east London, was convicted of the murder alongside 22-year-old Michael Adebowale, of Greenwich, south-east London.
The two men are currently awaiting sentencing, which has been held until the conclusion of an Appeal Court ruling on the use of whole-life sentences.
Fusilier Rigby was murdered on 22 May 2013, as he made his way to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London.
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Drummer Lee Rigby To Be Given Military Funeral On July 12
Drummer Lee Rigby will receive a military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on July 12. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier was murdered as he made his way back to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London in May. An MoD spokesman has said the Drummer Rigby's service will be private but shall be broadcast over a PA system.
Drummer Lee Rigby To Be Given Military Funeral On July 12
Drummer Lee Rigby will receive a military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on July 12. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers soldier was murdered as he made his way back to his barracks in Woolwich in south-east London in May. An MoD spokesman has said the Drummer Rigby's service will be private but shall be broadcast over a PA system.
03 December 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.
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.
27 February 2014
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.
25 November 2014
Lee Rigby Murder Could Not Have Been Prevented - ICS Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented, despite intelligence on the two men who killed the 25-year-old.
Lee Rigby Murder Could Not Have Been Prevented - ICS Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found that the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented, despite intelligence on the two men who killed the 25-year-old.
20 December 2013
Pair Found Guilty Of Lee Rigby Murder
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale have been found guilty of murdering soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was killed as he made his way back to Woolwich barracks in south-east London on 22 May. The soldier was struck by a car before being dragged into the road and attacked with knives and a meat cleaver.
Pair Found Guilty Of Lee Rigby Murder
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale have been found guilty of murdering soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was killed as he made his way back to Woolwich barracks in south-east London on 22 May. The soldier was struck by a car before being dragged into the road and attacked with knives and a meat cleaver.
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