Bali death sentence for UK grandma

http://www.euronews.com/ British grandmother, Lindsay Sandiford has been sentenced to death in Bali for drug smuggling.

She was arrested last May after Indonesian customs discovered 4.8kg of cocaine lining her suitcase.

Indonesia has some of the toughest anti-drug laws in the world, with around 40 foreigners currently on death row for drugs related offences.

The news has shocked many as the prosecution recommended a jail sentence of 15 years. The judges said that Sandiford had damaged Bali's image and weakened the government's anti-drug programme.

The verdict has increased tension between Indonesia and the UK which has reiterated its opposition to the death penalty.

Sandiford insists she was coerced into carrying the drugs to protect her children. Her lawyer has said they will appeal, but the process could take up to 8 years.

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[Bodefit]

To all the pussies crying about how harsh the sentence is - she knew the risks, in airports there are big "death to drug smugglers" signs. Only a complete greedy moron would even attempt it.

[Samantha Sheffield]

Hang this bitch.

[jose alexandre]

fuck you



[blt2013uk]

Her biggest mistake was not hiding the drugs up her arse.

[Bodefit]

Yeah, hard drugs don't harm or kill anyone. IDIOT

[Sara Allison]

do you live in balu

[jeaniehopkirk2]

yes i think thats a good idea..but free only schapelle corby ..not that fat pig sandiford

[jeaniehopkirk2]

she probably wont get executed she will appeal and her sentence will be reduced to life ,maybe even reduced again to 20 years