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The jury of nine men and three women took 18 hours 45 minutes deliberating before returning the verdicts.

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

“We understand that nothing can truly fill the void left by her absence, but we hope that the guilty verdicts brings a measure of justice and peace.”

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.

The environmental group can now take its case against Shell to the Supreme Court - but a final verdict could be years away.