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Grandmother found guilty of stealing logs
Situbondo District Court in East Java sentenced Asyani, 70, to 15 months probation on Thursday for stealing seven pieces of wood belonging to state company PT Perhutani
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itubondo District Court in East Java sentenced Asyani, 70, to 15 months probation on Thursday for stealing seven pieces of wood belonging to state company PT Perhutani.
The panel of judges, presided by Kadek Dedy Arcana, also ordered Asyani to pay Rp 500 million (US$38,750). But no imprisonment will be imposed should she fail to pay the fine.
After the trial, Asyani shouted to the judges claiming mistreatment and a miscarriage of justice.
"This is not fair. I'm innocent," said Asyani as quoted by Kompas.com
The case has drawn nationwide attention due to Asyani's age.
Activists, politicians and government officials have thrown their support behind Asyani, calling on law enforcers take into consideration a different approach in the prosecution of elderly lawbreakers. (ren)(+++)
