Four more years sought for Zarina

Four more years sought for Zarina

JAKARTA (JP): Prosecutors in West Jakarta District Court on
Tuesday wanted the panel of judges to sentence Zarina Mirafsur,
still serving time in jail for a previous drug case, to four
years in prison, plus a Rp 10 million (US$1,175) fine.

The 27-year-old single woman, who made the headlines of many
tabloids after revealing that she was pregnant, was also ordered
by the prosecutors to pay Rp 500,000 in court fees.

"The defendant has been proven guilty for possession of drugs,
in this case, shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine)," prosecutor
Hasan Madani told the court led by presiding judge Sri Handojo.

According to Hasan, the prosecutors agreed to give a light
sentence to Zarina considering her age and pregnancy.

"Zarina is still considered young, 27, so we think that she
could improve herself and become a good citizen. Besides, she's
now pregnant," he said.

Zarina was arrested last November at a room in a luxurious
West Jakarta hotel, with her accomplice Ahian Santosa, alias
Yeye.

The city police seized 0.3 grams shabu-shabu and paraphernalia
used to smoke the drug.

So far, there's no word from Zarina about her pregnancy.

Judge Sri Handojo adjourned the next hearing until June 6,
where Zarina and her lawyers are expected to make an appeal. (09)