BREAKING: 5 People Sentenced To Death For The Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi authorities have confirmed five people have been sentenced to death over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

The verdict came after ten court sessions held in Saudi, which saw three others sentenced to 24 years jail time combined.

Royal court advisor Saud Qahtani, whose name featured frequently in the trial, was not handed a sentence.

Representatives from Khashoggi’s family were present at the ruling.

More information to follow.