Londoner’s family in shock as Iraqi court sentences retired British geologist to 15 years in prison
An Iraqi court has sentenced a retired British geologist to 15 years in prison for trying to smuggle ancient artifacts out of the country, local media and judicial sources said.
The decision shocked the man’s family. Watch the full video report.
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