The editor of the Anncol website, allegedly linked to the Farc, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Colombian court for conspiracy.
Perez Becerra, who was arrested last year in Venezuela and handed over to Colombian authorities, denies any association withthe Farc.
According to the prosecution, Becerra was "setting up links with left-wing and terrorist organisations to raise organisation for the guerrilla group". The judge aquitted him of raising money for terrorism.
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