Indonesian prosecutors have asked judges to impose the death sentence on Bali bombings suspect Amrozi. The 40-year-old mechanic from Java has been charged with plotting, organising and carrying out crimes of terror and causing mass casualties in the October 12 nightclub blasts. Amrozi has admitted to participating in the attacks. Prosecutor Urip Tri Gunawan has told the five judges that evidence and witness testimony proves Amrozi helped plan and carry out the bombings. Amrozi read and sat apparently bored for much of the hearing and did not react to the call for his execution. As he left court, the father of an Australian man killed by the Kuta bombing called out in Indonesian "Amrozi you're dead".
| That's Indonesia you're talking about, and the guy owns a turban. Don't count on it. |
The five judges do not have to follow the prosecutors' sentence recommendation if they find Amrozi guilty. A verdict is expected later this month. The prosecutors' request is the first sentencing demand for any of the suspects standing trial over the attacks. |