Alexanda Kotey, originally from Paddington in west London, was one of four so-called Islamic State fighters named Beatles by their captives because of their English accent. The group, which is said to include leader Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, El Shafee Elsheikh and Kotey, was responsible for the killings of several Western hostages. Kotey was charged with the murders of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and US aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller. He confessed to the four murders and was also held hostage, including waterboarding and electroshock with a stun gun. The group is also believed to have killed other Westerners, including Britain’s Alan Henning and David Haynes. The 38-year-old who converted to Islam showed no emotion as Judge Thomas Selby Ellis handed down his verdict in the Alexandria District Court in Virginia while members of the victims’ families watched. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for each of the eight charges for which he had previously pleaded guilty, which are to be executed simultaneously. Judge Ellis described Kotey’s actions as “extraordinary, violent and inhumane”. Image: James Foley was among the victims of the IS “Beatles”. Photo: Nicole Tung / Eyepress / Shutterstock Speaking of Kotey’s victims, the judge said: “These were not prisoners of war, they were not soldiers in the field; they were soldiers for good.” “I will not hate you,” said the victim’s mother Thirteen statements of impact were read in court by members of the victims’ families – including those of Henning and Haynes. “I will not hate you,” Peter Kassing’s mother, Paula Kassing, told Cotey during the hearing. “It would give grief, pain and bitterness too much power over me. I choose to let my heart open, not break.” Image: In 2014, a memorial service was held for David Haines With emotion in his voice after the statements, Judge Ellis said: “We have all witnessed (extremely) shocking, shocking statements by the families of these victims. “It must be a reminder of what we knew about the hostages. “Countries celebrate heroes and we must celebrate these people who showed courage, purpose and compassion under the most difficult circumstances. “The victims of the hostage-taking by the Islamic State are undoubtedly heroes.” Elsheikh, Kotey’s co-accused, was also present to comment on the victim’s impact on the hearing. He is expected to be sentenced on August 12 after being convicted of his role in the assassination attempt. Picture: Alexanda Kotey (L) with El Shafee Elsheikh Kotey pleaded guilty in September last year to several charges, apparently agreeing to co-operate fully with authorities as part of his objection agreement. These included four hostage-taking cases that resulted in death. conspiracy to commit hostage-taking resulting in death; conspiracy to assassinate U.S. citizens outside the United States; terrorist organization resulting in death. Kotey said when he left the UK he had “the belief and understanding that the Islamic concept of armed jihad was a valid and legitimate cause and means by which a Muslim defends his fellow Muslim against injustice”. Read more – Beatles Case: Assassinated brother’s brother ‘can’t wait’ to look at killer in court He admitted his role in the hostage-taking and said that when his involvement in it ended, he worked in the IS recruitment department, as a sniper and in the “English media department” of the terrorist group. Kotey’s lawyers had asked the judge to recommend that Kotey not be sent to a “supermax” jail in Colorado, known as ADX Florence. Judge Ellis declined to make any recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons as to where Kotey would eventually be sent. This means that Kotey is likely to head to ADX Florence, but the federal Prison Bureau has not yet determined where he will send Kotey. Emwazi was killed in a drone strike in 2015.
title: “Life Imprisonment For His Role In Torture And Killing Of Hostages By The West Us News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Denis Barksdale”
Alexanda Kotey, originally from Paddington in west London, was one of four so-called Islamic State fighters named Beatles by their captives because of their English accent. The group, which included leader Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, El Shafee Elsheikh and Kotey, was responsible for the killings of several Western hostages. Kotey was charged with the murders of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and US aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller. He confessed to the four murders and was also held hostage, including waterboarding and electroshock with a stun gun. The group is also believed to have killed other Westerners, including Britain’s Alan Henning and David Haynes. The 38-year-old who converted to Islam showed no emotion as Judge Thomas Selby Ellis handed down his verdict in the Alexandria District Court in Virginia while members of the victims’ families watched. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for each of the eight charges for which he had previously pleaded guilty, which are to be executed simultaneously. Judge Ellis described Kotey’s actions as “extraordinary, violent and inhumane”. Image: James Foley was among the victims of the IS “Beatles”. Photo: Nicole Tung / Eyepress / Shutterstock Speaking of Kotey’s victims, the judge said: “These were not prisoners of war, they were not soldiers in the field; they were soldiers for good.” “I will not hate you,” said the victim’s mother Thirteen statements of impact were read in court by members of the victims’ families – including those of Henning and Haynes. “I will not hate you,” Peter Kassing’s mother, Paula Kassing, told Cotey during the hearing. “It would give grief, pain and bitterness too much power over me. I choose to let my heart open, not break.” Image: In 2014, a memorial service was held for David Haines With emotion in his voice after the statements, Judge Ellis said: “We have all witnessed (extremely) shocking, shocking statements by the families of these victims. “It must be a reminder of what we knew about the hostages. “Countries celebrate heroes and we must celebrate these people who showed courage, purpose and compassion under the most difficult circumstances. “The victims of the hostage-taking by the Islamic State are undoubtedly heroes.” Elsheikh, Kotey’s co-accused, was also present to comment on the victim’s impact on the hearing. He is expected to be sentenced on August 12 after being convicted of his role in the assassination attempt. Picture: Alexanda Kotey (L) with El Shafee Elsheikh Kotey pleaded guilty in September last year to several charges, apparently agreeing to co-operate fully with authorities as part of his objection agreement. These included four hostage-taking cases that resulted in death. conspiracy to commit hostage-taking resulting in death; conspiracy to assassinate U.S. citizens outside the United States; terrorist organization resulting in death. Kotey said when he left the UK he had “the belief and understanding that the Islamic concept of armed jihad was a valid and legitimate cause and means by which a Muslim defends his fellow Muslim against injustice”. Read more – Beatles Case: Assassinated brother’s brother ‘can’t wait’ to look at killer in court He admitted his role in the hostage-taking and said that when his involvement in it ended, he worked in the IS recruitment department, as a sniper and in the “English media department” of the terrorist group. Kotey’s lawyers had asked the judge to recommend that Kotey not be sent to a “supermax” jail in Colorado, known as ADX Florence. Judge Ellis declined to make any recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons as to where Kotey would eventually be sent. This means that Kotey is likely to head to ADX Florence, but the federal Prison Bureau has not yet determined where he will send Kotey. Emwazi was killed in a drone strike in 2015.
title: “Life Imprisonment For His Role In Torture And Killing Of Hostages By The West Us News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-03” author: “Emma Coyle”
Alexanda Kotey, originally from Paddington in west London, was one of four so-called Islamic State fighters named Beatles by their captives because of their English accent. The group, which included leader Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, El Shafee Elsheikh and Kotey, was responsible for the killing of several hostages in the mid-2010s. Kotey was charged with the murder of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff and US aid workers Peter Kassig and Kayla Mueller. He confessed to the four murders and was also held hostage, including waterboarding and electroshock with a stun gun. Kotey, 38, showed no emotion as he was sentenced to eight life sentences for his crimes. Islamic State also killed other Westerners, including Britain’s Alan Henning and David Haynes. Read more: The brother of the murdered David Haynes says to the Beatle killer: “I forgive you” Islamist Kotey showed no emotion as Judge Thomas Selby Ellis handed down his verdict in the Alexandria District Court in Virginia while members of his victims’ families watched. He was sentenced to life in prison for each of the eight charges for which he pleaded guilty, which are to be executed simultaneously. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:49 The murdered humanist “was a real hero” Judge Ellis described Kotey’s actions as “extraordinary, violent and inhumane”. Speaking of Kotey’s victims, the judge said: “These were not prisoners of war, they were not soldiers in the field; they were soldiers for good.” “I will not hate you,” said the victim’s mother Thirteen statements of impact were read in court by members of the victims’ families – including those of Henning and Haynes. “I will not hate you,” Peter Kassing’s mother, Paula Kassing, told Cotey during the hearing. “It would give grief, pain and bitterness too much power over me. I choose to let my heart open, not break.” Image: James Foley was among the victims of the IS “Beatles”. Photo: Nicole Tung / Eyepress / Shutterstock With emotion in his voice after the statements, Judge Ellis said: “We have all witnessed (extremely) shocking, shocking statements by the families of these victims. “It must be a reminder of what we knew about the hostages. “Countries celebrate heroes and we must celebrate these people who showed courage, purpose and compassion under the most difficult circumstances. “The victims of the hostage-taking by the Islamic State are undoubtedly heroes.” Elsheikh, Kotey’s co-accused, was also present to comment on the victim’s impact on the hearing. He is expected to be sentenced on August 12 after being convicted of his role in the assassination attempt. Picture: Alexanda Kotey (L) with El Shafee Elsheikh Kotey pleaded guilty in September last year to several charges, apparently agreeing to co-operate fully with authorities as part of his objection agreement. These included four hostage-taking cases that resulted in death. conspiracy to commit hostage-taking resulting in death; conspiracy to assassinate U.S. citizens outside the United States; terrorist organization resulting in death. Kotey said when he left the UK he had “the belief and understanding that the Islamic concept of armed jihad was a valid and legitimate cause and means by which a Muslim defends his fellow Muslim against injustice”. He admitted his role in the hostage-taking and said that when his involvement in it ended, he worked in the IS recruitment department, as a sniper and in the “English media department” of the terrorist group. Kotey’s lawyers had asked the judge to recommend that he not be sent to a “supermax” jail in Colorado, known as ADX Florence. Judge Ellis declined to make any recommendations to the Bureau of Prisons as to where Kotey would eventually be sent. This means that Kotey is likely to head to ADX Florence, but the federal Jail Office has not yet determined where he will be sent. Emwazi was killed in a drone strike in 2015.
