'Marine A' Murder Conviction Reduced To Manslaughter
Sergeant Alexander Blackman's murder conviction has been reduced to manslaughter at the Court Martial Appeal Court.
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Sergeant Alexander Blackman's murder conviction has been reduced to manslaughter at the Court Martial Appeal Court.
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