tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17101458.post4213170658960459720..comments2023-10-31T15:14:05.373+00:00Comments on Hagley Road To Ladywood: The killing of Michael CauserUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17101458.post-61009234231418578332009-03-24T08:16:00.000+00:002009-03-24T08:16:00.000+00:00*UPDATE*James O'Connor, 20, who admitted murder, w...<B>*UPDATE*</B><BR/><BR/>James O'Connor, 20, who admitted murder, was sentenced to serve "life". In reality, all the judge ordered was a minimum of 11½ years before he can be considered for parole after pleading guilty to murder.<BR/><BR/>Co-defendant Michael Binsteed, 19, who was accused of perverting the cause of justice, was sentenced to 34 weeks in custody, suspended for two years.<BR/><BR/>He was ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service in 12 months.<BR/><BR/>Speaking outside court, Michael’s parents, Marie and Michael Causer, said: “This is another black day for Michael. It’s just pathetic.”claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498799178450479883noreply@blogger.com