Islamic State 'Beatle' found guilty of hostage taking, conspiracy to murder
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El Shafee Elsheikh, a former British citizen and member of the Islamic State, was convicted by a federal jury this month for his role in the abduction, torture and beheading of several American hostages in Syria. He now faces life in prison.