Model tried for drugs possession<\/p>\n
JAKARTA: The trial of 32-year-old transsexual videoclip model,
\nJeanny Stavia -- popularly known as Avi and whose real name is
\nJoko Wiriatno Suwito -- opened on Wednesday on charges of
\npossessing 3.9 grams of marijuana.<\/p>\n
The prosecution accused Avi of violating Article 78 of Law No.
\n05\/1997 on narcotics, which carries a maximum sentence of 10
\nyears in prison.<\/p>\n
\"It has been convincingly proven that on Sept. 19, 2003, the
\ndefendant purchased marijuana for Rp 15,000 for personal
\nconsumption,\" prosecutor Agnes Triyani told the courtroom.<\/p>\n
Yanuar, alias Ian, a go-between who made the purchase for Avi,
\nwas also tried on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Avi, who shot to fame with a cameo in a music video for retro
\nband Naif, entered the courtroom -- which was packed with TV
\ngossip show reporters -- in traditional clothes designed by local
\ndesigner Adjie Notonegorowith, flashing a smile.<\/p>\n
The defendant's mother, Marina, told reporters that Avi had
\ngained weight in detention.<\/p>\n
\"She has nothing to lose, and I am sure she will be acquitted
\nof all charges,\" she said.<\/p>\n
The trial has been adjourned until Jan. 19, when the defense
\nwill be heard. -- JP<\/p>",
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