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The defendant was initially given a 20-year sentence for premeditated murder, but the charges have since been lowered to manslaughter with a 10-year sentence. (File photo)

March 1st, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

Jordan court upholds 10-year sentence for man who killed sister for 'family honor’

Meanwhile, the Criminal Court attorney general contested the Criminal Court ruling and its decision to amend the premeditated murder charges to manslaughter, asking for a higher punishment.