American prisoner to get life sentence in Netherlands.
The Dutch public prosecutor wants a life sentence for Jaitsen Singh. He was convicted of murder in the United States. They are trying to apply this sentence in the Netherlands.
Jaitsen Singh, who is 81 years old, was found guilty in the US of killing his wife and stepdaughter. He previously served a 40-year prison sentence there. Now, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) is asking for a life sentence. This request came after Singh was diagnosed with leukemia. The original US conviction was in 1986 and resulted in a sentence of 56 years to life.
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Highlights
Prosecution Seeks Life Sentence
The Dutch public prosecutor wants a life sentence for Jaitsen Singh.
Singh Convicted of Murder
Jaitsen Singh was convicted in the US for murdering his wife and stepdaughter.
Previous US Sentence
He previously served a 40-year prison sentence in the United States.
Leukemia Diagnosis Impact
The prosecution is seeking a life sentence after Singh was diagnosed with leukemia.
US Conviction Date
Jaitsen Singh was convicted in California in 1986.