dailystar.co.uk
06.06.2022 / 15:37
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Brit who faced death penalty in Iraq jailed for 15 years for trying to smuggle artefacts
15 years in prison.Jim Fitton, 66, a retired geologist, took the pieces as souvenirs for his visit during an organised geology and archaeology tour, and Fitton's family say they are "shattered" by the result.The father-of-two could have faced the death penalty under Iraqi law, but was instead sentenced in court to 15 years in prison.Fitton's son-in-law, Sam Tasker, 27, has said the sentencing is the equivalent "to a death sentence," and has criticised the UK Government for their "total lack of action". Speaking of the heartbreaking sentencing, Tasker said: "We are absolutely shattered by this news.
