8 convicted in Saudi Arabia over killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabian courts

Saudi Arabian courts have handed down guilty verdicts to eight people involved in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Five received 20-year prison sentences, while three received lesser terms.

The Saudi public prosecutor handed down its guilty verdict on Monday, according to local media. Five defendants were sentenced to 20 years in prison, while the other three defendants were locked up for a period of seven to 10 years. The verdict is final, the Saudi Press Agency reported, meaning it cannot be appealed.

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