Court rules Ripper can be named in sentence hearing

The UK's High Court today lifted a cloak of anonymity thrown over Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper.

The UK's High Court today lifted a cloak of anonymity thrown over Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper.

A judge said the press was free to name Sutcliffe, 63, as he comes back to court for a ruling on how much longer he must serve in prison before being considered for parole.

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