Bomb suspects not ready for plea

Bomb suspects not ready for plea

JAKARTA: The trial of a Malaysian man charged in connection
with a bomb attack on a Catholic church was adjourned for a week
on Thursday, to give the defense more time to prepare its
arguments.

The East Jakarta District Court adjourned the trial of Nor
Misuari, alias Nurdin, who is charged with the illegal possession
and use of explosives.

The explosives were allegedly used to bomb the Santa Anna
Catholic Church in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta in July, 2001.

Lawyer Rusdi Matulatuwa said after the hearing the defense
needed more time to construct their arguments.

He said his team would be ready next week.

The prosecution has demanded a sentence of 15 years in prison
for Nor, who it says assembled and brought bombs to the church
during a Sunday mass on the morning of July 22, 2001. -- JP