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He said he felt he had a “moral right to judge” the Prince, a
captain in the British Army because he did not agree with the
actions of the military. Ashraf’s defence lawyer told the court he
had a personality disorder.
A document was found on his computer that said: “Aim for target. No
civilians to be injured.
“Dress code is the biker look. Use low-calibre pistol at close
range. Not to be viewed as Islamist extremist.”
At today’s hearing, the judge Richard McGregor-Johnson said he had
considered a longer sentence, however it would have been deemed
“excessive”.
“I would have wished to consider an extended sentence,” he said.
“But the authorities are clear, even if a court finds that the
person does represent a danger to the public, that doesn’t justify
a longer sentence.”
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