NEWS: John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole Again

It has been confirmed that Mark Chapman, John Lennon's killer has been denied parole. Again. It was the sixth time that the 55-year-old, who shot Lennon in New York in December 1980, had applied and was denied following a video interview with a parole panel, reports BBC News.

The New York state parole board said that Chapman's "disregard" for human life relating to the 1980 incident was a major factor behind the decision.

"This premeditated, senseless and selfish act of tragic consequence… leads to the conclusion that your discretionary release remains inappropriate at this time and incompatible with the welfare of the community."

Yoko Ono made a plea against giving Chapman parole in August and now Chapman isn't eligible for a parole hearing until August 2012. 

- Sourced form NME.com