Choudary's Appeal Denied: Life Sentence for Terror Group Leader

0:00On March 18th, extremist preacher Anjem Kaudaree has lost his appeal against the life sentence for leading the band terror group, Aumohaji Rune. The 59-year-old was convicted last year of directing terrorism and must serve at least 28 years behind bars, meaning he won't be, eligible for release until he's 85. Earlier this week, three senior judges dismissed his challenge, ruling the trial was fair and the punishment-fitting. Chaudaree took over the group in the late 1990s and pushed an extreme ideology that put Muslims at war with non-Muslims. His followers have carried out violent acts in the UK and overseas for over 20 years, with some joining the Islamic State Group in Syria and beyond. Security experts have long viewed him as one of Britain's most dangerous figures. The court upheld the life term because of his long involvement and the real risk his network posed, including deaths and widespread fear. They also rejected an appeal from his co-defendant, Khalid Hussein, who got six years for membership in the group.

1:04This ruling keeps Chaudaree locked away for decades, closing the door on his efforts to revive the outlawed organization.