LENNON KILLER'S PAROLE DENIED
John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, was denied parole today in his first attempt to gain release from prison.
Chapman was jailed for life 20 years ago.
He was interviewed for 50 minutes at the maximum security Attica state prison by three parole board members, said Tom Grant, a spokesman for the New York state Division of Parole.
Abour four hours later, Chapman was given the board's one page determination beginning with the words "parole is denied".
The board called Chapman's killing of Lennon "calculated and unprovoked".
In addition to being one of the most famous musicians in the world, Lennon was also a "husband and a father of two young children", the board said.
"Your most vicious and violent act was apparently fuelled by your need to be acknowledged," the parole board said.
"During your parole hearing, this panel noted your continued interest in maintaining your notoriety."