US says it will not seek death penalty against so-called IS ‘Beatles’

US says it will not seek death penalty against so-called IS ‘Beatles’
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The US Justice Department has notified the British government that it will not pursue the death penalty against two so-called Islamic State militants suspected in the beheadings of Western hostages.

It removes a hurdle in the potential prosecution of the men in the United States.

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