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Rush death sentence appeal delayed

The District Court panel of three Indonesian judges in the appeal of Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rudd against his death sentence has adjourned the matter to September 16.

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Rush made an emotional plea for his life yesterday in Denpasar's District Court, after his lawyers asked for his death sentence to be reduced to 15 years in jail.

Rush deeply apologised and admitted that he is a criminal, not a celebrity, and that he is full of remorse.

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When the case resumes next month, Rush's lawyers will present five witnesses, with indications they want former Australian Federal Police commissioner Mick Keelty to be there.


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