Alexander coaty was one of the men that were dubbed the beatles by hostages because of their accents. pete williams is following this story for us. what can you tell us? this is a dramatic and emotional day in federal court in alexandria, virginia, and not because of the sentence because a life sentence is what it will be, and taking part in the kidnapping and murdering of international hostages, including four americans, aide workers and journalists. prosecutors say coat yea is ruthless and chilling and his conduct is one of the worst crimes that could ever be committed, and he and three other british men that kidnapped and killed the hostages, they