Bali drugs man jailed for 6 years
A Londoner has been sentenced to six years by a court in Bali after being convicted of possessing drugs. Julian Ponder was detained after the arrest of British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford. He had earlier been cleared of drugs smuggling.
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Briton's lawyer grateful to judge for six year sentence
The Indonesian lawyer for Julian Ponder - one of the Britons convicted of drugs offences - has said the six-year prison sentence is "moderate" and that he is thankful for the judge's leniency.
Asked whether he would appeal, Ary Sunardi said he would need to consult with Mr Ponder and that he he will "strongly advise" him not to appeal.
Lawyer: Brit does not want to appeal Bali sentence
by Angus Walker - China CorrespondentJulian Ponder's lawyer says his client does not want to appeal his six-year sentence for possessing cocaine in Bali.
Hardly surprising, given that in the past foreigners have been given increased sentences when they have appealed in the Indonesian courts.
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Briton jailed for six years for Bali drug possession
A British man has been sentenced to six years by a court in Bali after being convicted of drug possession. He had earlier been cleared of drugs smuggling.
Julian Ponder was detained after the arrest of British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford who received a death sentence last week.
ITV News' China Correspondent Angus Walker reports.
Brit sentenced to six years over Bali drug offences
by Angus Walker - China CorrespondentBritish national Julian Ponder has been sentenced to six years in prison for possessing drugs in Bali.
Behind bars in Bali
The last of four British nationals accused of drug offences in Bali has been sentenced to six years in prison.
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