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Stiff Sentences Handed Down for Murder of London Poker Player Mehmet Hassan

Nearly two weeks ago, two people — Nicholas Chandler, 29, and Kyrron Jackson, 28 — were found guilty of the murder of professional gambler Mehmet Hassan, while Jackson's girlfriend, Leonie Granger, 25, was found guilty of manslaughter.

Now, according to bbc.com, both Chandler and Jackson have been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 36 years. Meanwhile, Granger received 16 years behind bars.

In March 2014, Hassan, 56, was found dead in his London home after what appeared to be a premeditated burglary.

"It was quite simply an act of brutality which defies reason and compassion," said Judge William Kennedy, who also described the attack as "pitiless and wicked.