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‘Exceptional mercy’ for Marine A
Now, a case which could pose a dilemma for those trying to counter the threat of radicalisation. A marine who killed an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan is having his sentence reviewed after his original murder conviction was downgraded to manslaughter.
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Marine A: Patrick Hennessey interview
Interview with the lawyer and former army captain, Patrick Hennessey, who served in Afghanistan.
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Marine A: first TV interview with his former commanding officer
A marine serving a life sentence for the murder of an injured Afghan fighter has been refused bail pending a re-hearing of his trial. Sergeant Alexander Blackman had his case referred for appeal after new evidence came to light about his mental health at the time of the killing. But tonight this programme has new…