What was life like on Diego Garcia before the military came? OLIVIER BANCOULT: Life was very good. Everyone was enjoying life in harmony and peace, because we have our culture, we have our tradition.

Garcia's intimate pop songs have a way of making sad and personal musings feel universal. Hear a live performance of songs from his solo debut, Laura, from World Cafe Live.

The judge acknowledged that Garcia had a difficult upbringing that played a role in his criminal history, stating “Your life has not been easy. Your 22 years have not been easy,” but said ...