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Airport bomb plotter is imprisoned for 22 years

By Tomas Alex Tizon and Alicia Wittmeyer in Seattle

Published: July 27 2005 23:52 | Last updated: July 27 2005 23:52

The Algerian terrorist who plotted to blow up Los Angeles International Airport at the height of New Year celebrations five years ago was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Wednesday.

Defence lawyers had asked for 12½ years for Ahmed Ressam, 38, while prosecutors wanted 35 years.

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