Saudi Arabia convicts 8 people for Jamal Khashoggi murder
A Saudi Criminal Court has convicted eight people charged in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, a spokesperson for the Public Prosecution’s office said, as quoted by the official Saudi Press Agency.
According to the prosecution, five have been given 20-year sentences, while three others were given sentences ranging between 7 and 10 years.
These are the final sentences that are subject to immediate execution, the prosecution said, adding that the criminal case was now closed.