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Turkish authorities to review release of pope-plot man

Turkey’s justice minister today said authorities would review the release from prison of the Turkish gunman who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006 - 13:22

Turkey’s justice minister today said authorities would review the release from prison of the Turkish gunman who shot Pope John Paul II in 1981.

Justice Minister Cemil Cicek ordered a review of the complicated case, saying he wanted to make sure that there were no errors.

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