Two of the five men accused of killing teenager, Stephen Lawrence, in 1993 have finally been charged with his murder.
David Norris was sentenced to 14 years and 3 months, and Gary Dobson, 15 years and 2 months. The two men were charged as juveniles as thy were 16 and 17 when the crime was committed. It has been a long time coming and there is now renewed hope that the other men (Neil and Jamie Acourt and Luke Knight) will also be brought to justice.
When passing sentence Mr Justice Treacy said-
'This was a terrible and evil crime. It may be, therefore, that the resultant sentences are lower than some might expect.
A totally innocent 18-year-old youth on the threshold of a promising life was brutally cut down in the street in front of eye witnesses by a racist, thuggish gang.
You were both members of that gang. I have no doubt at all that you fully subscribed to its views and attitudes.'
He also went on to say that if the two men were tried as adults, they would be looking at no less than 30 years each.
For a full in-depth analysis of the sentencing and a video of Neville and Doreen Lawrences' reaction to the sentencing, visit The Daily Mail Online and see how their campaigning of the last 18 years played part in bringing these two murderers to some justice.
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