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Anjem Choudary's Life Sentence Upheld for Terrorism Leadership

3/19/2026

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Anjem Choudary, an extremist preacher, lost his appeal against a life sentence for directing the banned group al-Muhajiroun (ALM).
The Court of Appeal affirmed the 2024 conviction.
Choudary, aged 59, cannot be released before age 85.
Judges described the crimes as having "exceptional gravity, persistence and duration."
The ruling reinforces the legal framework for prosecuting those involved in directing terrorist organizations.

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Story summary

Anjem Choudary, an extremist preacher, lost his appeal against a life sentence for directing the banned group al-Muhajiroun (ALM).
The Court of Appeal affirmed the 2024 conviction.
Choudary, aged 59, cannot be released before age 85.
Judges described the crimes as having "exceptional gravity, persistence and duration."
The ruling reinforces the legal framework for prosecuting those involved in directing terrorist organizations.