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'I don't accept the verdict': Jessica
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Murder convict Jessica Kumala Wongso gestures during her trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Oct. 20. (Antara Photo/Wahyu Putro A)
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essica Kumala Wongso will appeal the guilty verdict handed down by a panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court in her trial for the murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin on Thursday.
"I don't accept this verdict because this is unfair and one-sided," she said after the verdict was read out.
The judges found Jessica guilty and sentenced her to 20 years in prison, to include time served.
Jessica's lawyer, Otto Hasibuan, expressed disappointment over the decision of the panel of judges, led by judge Kisworo, to not take into account several pieces of evidence presented during the trial.
"We will file an appeal," Otto said at the court.
Jessica’s sentence is the same as demanded by prosecutors. (rin)
