shapelle corby to get life

Corby prosecutors seek life sentence
16:31 AEST Thu Apr 21 2005


Indonesian prosecutors have asked for life imprisonment for Australian woman Schapelle Corby if she is found guilty of drug smuggling.

Prosecutor I Bagus Wiswantanu told the court that Corby, who was arrested at Denpasar airport last year, should be found guilty of importing 4.2 kg of marijuana.

He said the case against her was "convincing".

"The defendant's actions can ruin the image of Bali as a tourist destination," he told the Denpasar court.

"The defendant's actions can make Bali look like a drug haven and affect young people's lives."

Wiswantanu also asked the trials' three judges to impose a 100 million rupiah ($A13,500) fine.

In Indonesia, a life sentence means a prisoner spends the rest of his or her life behind bars.

The submission by the prosecution is only a recommendation.

It will be up to a three-judge panel to determine Corby's guilt or innocence and determine her ultimate sentence.

They are not expected to hand down a verdict for several weeks.

Corby maintains she is not guilty.