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The general consensus among music lawyers and songwriters is that the verdict failed to distinguish between influence and theft.

Nicolas Barret asked for the ban to become effective immediately after the verdict, even if the defence team appeals, ruling Le Pen out of standing again for president in 2027.

The landmark verdict reportedly marks the first time a civilian contractor has been held legally responsible for the degrading treatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib.

"I’ve waited a long time for this day," Mr al-Ejaili said in a statement after the verdict.

Ahead of the verdict, Nadezhda Buyanova was led, handcuffed, into the courtroom and locked inside a glass and metal cage.