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The New York state parole board has held a hearing to consider whether to grant parole to Mark Chapman, the man who shot John Lennon 20 years ago.
A decision is expected within the next day or two.
Mark Chapman appeared before a three member panel to argue that he should be granted his freedom because he has been a model prisoner and because he says he has overcome the psychological problems which led him to shoot the ex-Beatle outside his apartment in Manhattan.
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And they were sent a 1,500 signature petition from Lennon fans demanding that Chapman stay behind bars. The board is not thought likely to look favourably on Mark Chapman's application.
It is rare for any murderer to be granted parole on his first application, let alone the killer of one of the best known and most admired rock musicians the world has ever known.
BBC Choice's Liquid News programme will be carrying a special report on Chapman's parole application on Tuesday at 2030 BST/ 2130 GMT.
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