# Khatallah Gets New Sentence | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-07-18T01:19:07+00:00
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Ahmed Abu Khatallah, the Libyan militant behind the 2012 Benghazi attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others, is getting a do-over on his prison sentence. A federal appeals court ruled his 28-year term — handed down earlier this year — is still too lenient, sending it back for a new sentencing. The judges emphasized the planned, deadly nature of the attack and noted Khatallah’s regret wasn’t for the deaths, but that not everyone was killed. This isn’t the first time his sentence has been challenged — a 2018 ruling called his 22-year sentence “shockingly” light. The case, already a political flashpoint in Washington over Obama-era security failures, will now return to the district court for a likely longer sentence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2dfcc59936a1cc16

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