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November 4, 2008

Rizieq Found Guilty

THE panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced Islam Defenders Front leader Rizieq Shihab to one and a half years in prison, last Thursday. He was accused of inciting his followers to commit acts of violence.

According to judicial panel head, Panusunan Harahap, Rizieq should have used his influence to prevent attacks on the Freedom of Religion and Faith Alliance that took place at Monas, Jakarta, on Jun

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