The former Liberian president was convicted of war crimes . In the statement last week , the prosecutor said the sentence reflects the gravity of the crimes . Prosecutors say he deserves an 80-year sentence for the conviction . He is serving a life term in prison without parole, but his lawyers have said they will appeal that decision to the Supreme Court.
The former Liberian president was convicted of war crimes . Prosecutors say he deserves an 80-year sentence for the conviction . He is serving a life term in prison without parole, but his lawyers have said they will appeal that decision to the Supreme Court.