British Man (37) Pleads Guilty To Joining Islamic State Group

Accused of being part of 'Beatles' terror cell

A British terror suspect who was accused of beheading Western hostages for Islamic State, has pleaded guilty to 8 charges in a US federal court.

37 year-old Alexanda Amon Kotey is accused of being part of a cell nicknamed the 'Beatles' due to their British accents.

Mr. Kotey - who was raised in London - is one of 4 I.S militants given the nickname by captives.

The judge at the United States District Court in Alexandria, Virginia said Kotey could face life in prison.

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