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US defends 35-year jail term for Headley

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Press Trust of India New Delhi

It also justified its decision not to seek death penalty for Pakistani-American terrorist Headley, saying it was done in view of his willingness to cooperate with law enforcement authorities to help bring the perpetrators to justice and help prevent other terror strikes.

"The 35-year sentence without parole imposed on David Coleman Headley marks another step in US efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. This sentence reflects both severe punishment for Headley

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First Published: Jan 25 2013 | 6:15 PM IST

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