Pubdate: Thu, 13 Oct 2005
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia Web)
Copyright: 2005 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Website: http://www.abc.net.au/
Author: Lisa Millar

CORBY PROSECUTORS MAY CHALLENGE SENTENCE 

Prosecutors in Indonesia say they believe a life sentence is still
appropriate for convicted Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby.

The prosecutors could decide to appeal against a decision to reduce
Corby's prison sentence from 20 years to 15 years.

The 28-year-old's lawyers say they have already begun the process of
appealing against the decision.

They are still convinced the Gold Coast woman has been treated too
harshly.

Irwin Sirigar confirmed the news with Corby in her jail cell this
morning.

"Yeah, she's upset, she was crying," he said.

Bali's High Court said it was reducing the sentence because cannabis
was not the most dangerous narcotic and Corby had not benefited from
her crime.

Corby's sister Mercedes says it is a small step forward but her family
will not be happy until she is released.

"She's not going to be in here for 15 years," she said. "She didn't do
it so she's got to get out."

Prosecutors are also expected to appeal against the decision, again
demanding a life sentence.
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