Women Who Tossed Eggs at Queen Lose Appeal, Face Jail
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Two women who threw eggs at Queen Elizabeth when she visited a race track on a tour lost their appeal of six-month jail sentences Friday.
Deborah Jane Leyland, 22, and Ann Marie Thorby, 21, contended that the sentences were harsh and excessive.
The judge, in dismissing the appeal, said the Feb. 24 assault was inexcusable, unjustifiable and an intentional affront to the British monarch, designed to achieve impact for a political protest.
The two women had shown no regret for their actions until late in the court proceedings, he added.
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