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David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's killers, begs for family's forgiveness as he tells of role in murder
David Norris, jailed for life in the 1993 racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, apologizes but refuses to name other gang members as parole decision looms.
- On Tuesday, David Norris, 49, apologised and admitted punching Stephen Lawrence but denied stabbing him and refused to name others, saying it would risk his family.
- Convicted at the Old Bailey, Norris was jailed for life, his minimum term expired last year, and only two of six alleged attackers were ever convicted, prompting the MacPherson inquiry.
- Stephen's family described years of trauma including marriage breakdown and loss of privacy, while Neville Lawrence said Norris has shown no genuine remorse and criticised his cynical admission.
- A Parole Board hearing runs Tuesday and Wednesday with a private session on Friday, and the panel will hear three days of evidence before deciding later this month.
- The Justice Secretary opposes his release, and the hearing heard concerns about racist language and staff complaints, while Norris said the documentary inspired his admission.
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