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Lee Rigby Murderers' Appeals Rejected

The two men who murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich in South London in May last year have lost their appeals.  
 
Michael Adebolajo had applied to challenge his conviction and sentence, whilst Michael Adebowale was appealing against his sentence. 
 
After the appeal was rejected, Fusilier Rigby's family spoke of their relief at the decision. 
 
Tim Cooper reports.

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