The last of the main suspects tried in connection with last year's Bali attacks is in court to hear the verdict of the judges. Mukhlas, also known as Ali Gufron, is possibly the most significant suspect in the nightclub bombings which killed 202 people. Prosecutors allege that he was the overall co-ordinator of the bombings - chairing the preparatory meetings, channelling funds to finance the attack, and approving the targets. They have asked that he be given the death penalty. The court in Bali is expected to announce its verdict at the end of Thursday's hearing.
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The 43-year-old Islamic teacher has admitted involvement in the attack, but has denied that he played a direct role. He has claimed he just gave the bombers religious guidance.
| "Yes. It is more holy to use C4, brothers!" |
Mukhlas told an Indonesian court last month that he was only a "small fry terrorist" compared to the "big fish" of US President George Bush, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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Three other key suspects in the attack have already been found guilty. One of Mukhlas' brothers, Amrozi, has been sentenced to death, along with the bombings' "field commander", Imam Samudra. Mukhlas' other brother, Ali Imron, has been sentenced to life in prison.
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