What happened to the killers of Lee Rigby?

Lee Rigby was a British soldier who was tragically murdered in a terrorist attack in London on May 22, 2013. The two individuals responsible for his killing were Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale.

Following the attack, both Adebolajo and Adebowale were apprehended at the scene and subsequently arrested by the authorities. They were charged with murder and related offences. The case received significant media attention and public condemnation due to the brutal nature of the attack.

In December 2013, both men stood trial at the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. They pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder but were found guilty by a jury. In February 2014, they were sentenced to life imprisonment.

Michael Adebolajo received a whole-life tariff, which means he will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. Michael Adebowale, on the other hand, received a minimum term of 45 years in prison before he would be eligible for parole.