Is it time to set her free.. (12)
serene56: "Schapelle Corby is a step closer to winning her freedom with Indonesia's Justice Ministry confirming it has recommended the convicted drug smuggler be granted early release.
The development, which comes two years after Corby first launched her bid for clemency, will come as a huge boost for the 34-year-old who is suffering from mental illness and struggling to cope with life inside Bali's notorious Kerobokan jail.
Corby was jailed for 20 years in 2004 for attempting to smuggle 4.1kg of marijuana into Bali in a bodyboard bag." ninemsn
Any thoughts
The development, which comes two years after Corby first launched her bid for clemency, will come as a huge boost for the 34-year-old who is suffering from mental illness and struggling to cope with life inside Bali's notorious Kerobokan jail.
Corby was jailed for 20 years in 2004 for attempting to smuggle 4.1kg of marijuana into Bali in a bodyboard bag." ninemsn
Any thoughts
I remember her well. To this day, I dont know if she is guilty or innocent. But in the end, 8 years is enough punishment for that offence.
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serene56: "Schapelle Corby is a step closer to winning her freedom with Indonesia's Justice Ministry confirming it has recommended the convicted drug smuggler be granted early release.
The development, which comes two years after Corby first launched her bid for clemency, will come as a huge boost for the 34-year-old who is suffering from mental illness and struggling to cope with life inside Bali's notorious Kerobokan jail.
Corby was jailed for 20 years in 2004 for attempting to smuggle 4.1kg of marijuana into Bali in a bodyboard bag." ninemsn
Any thoughts
The development, which comes two years after Corby first launched her bid for clemency, will come as a huge boost for the 34-year-old who is suffering from mental illness and struggling to cope with life inside Bali's notorious Kerobokan jail.
Corby was jailed for 20 years in 2004 for attempting to smuggle 4.1kg of marijuana into Bali in a bodyboard bag." ninemsn
Any thoughts
Unfortunately many countries have extremely strict rules on drug smuggling, and very harsh sentences. Cannabis although classed in the UK from B to C is still a drug,but the sentence was severe.
Did she or didn't she smuggle
Forensic evidence wasn't that clear as to whether it was planted,but then again who in their right mind is going to admit to the offence.Prison conditions in other countries are far removed from the standards we have in our prisons, so it's hardly surprising she is depressed.
For her sake I hope the Courts are lenient.Only she knows the truth and has to live with the stigma now upon her.
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whowhatwherewhen: I remember her well. To this day, I dont know if she is guilty or innocent. But in the end, 8 years is enough punishment for that offence.
I agree, and one would imagine that conditions in Bali prisons would be extremely difficult, to say the least
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serene56: I agree, and one would imagine that conditions in Bali prisons would be extremely difficult, to say the least
So true. Our inmates dont know what hard is.
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bestbefore: Unfortunately many countries have extremely strict rules on drug smuggling, and very harsh sentences. Cannabis although classed in the UK from B to C is still a drug,but the sentence was severe.
Did she or didn't she smuggle Forensic evidence wasn't that clear as to whether it was planted,but then again who in their right mind is going to admit to the offence.
Prison conditions in other countries are far removed from the standards we have in our prisons, so it's hardly surprising she is depressed.
For her sake I hope the Courts are lenient.Only she knows the truth and has to live with the stigma now upon her.
Did she or didn't she smuggle Forensic evidence wasn't that clear as to whether it was planted,but then again who in their right mind is going to admit to the offence.
Prison conditions in other countries are far removed from the standards we have in our prisons, so it's hardly surprising she is depressed.
For her sake I hope the Courts are lenient.Only she knows the truth and has to live with the stigma now upon her.
Hi bestbefore
Yes she copped a big sentence, although avoided a possible death sentence unlike some Aussies who are in imprisoned in Bali as we speak.
She is a household name in this country, needless to say, and her return home would be surrounded with enormous publicity and lucrative offers from magazines etc.
But one wonders how, and if, she would settle back into a 'normal' suburban Aussie life ..
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serene56: Hi bestbefore
Yes she copped a big sentence, although avoided a possible death sentence unlike some Aussies who are in imprisoned in Bali as we speak.
She is a household name in this country, needless to say, and her return home would be surrounded with enormous publicity and lucrative offers from magazines etc.
But one wonders how, and if, she would settle back into a 'normal' suburban Aussie life ..
Yes she copped a big sentence, although avoided a possible death sentence unlike some Aussies who are in imprisoned in Bali as we speak.
She is a household name in this country, needless to say, and her return home would be surrounded with enormous publicity and lucrative offers from magazines etc.
But one wonders how, and if, she would settle back into a 'normal' suburban Aussie life ..
This is what really gets to me. It would appear that crime does actually pay.
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Let her come home, i think she has paid big time, the affect it has had on her life.
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bestbefore: This is what really gets to me. It would appear that crime does actually pay.
Thats true but, what if she didnt commit the crime? It hasnt really been proven either way. So, if she is innocent, she should take any lucrative deal that comes her way. Probably the only compensation she would ever get.
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whowhatwherewhen: Thats true but, what if she didnt commit the crime? It hasnt really been proven either way. So, if she is innocent, she should take any lucrative deal that comes her way. Probably the only compensation she would ever get.
I agree,nothing was proven. I was speaking in general about people profiting from crime.
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bestbefore: I agree,nothing was proven. I was speaking in general about people profiting from crime.
Absolutely. Some do.
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Either way this is a sentence that will ruin the rest of her life. Enough time served already and she wont be traveling anymore so let her go free 
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The development, which comes two years after Corby first launched her bid for clemency, will come as a huge boost for the 34-year-old who is suffering from mental illness and struggling to cope with life inside Bali's notorious Kerobokan jail.
Corby was jailed for 20 years in 2004 for attempting to smuggle 4.1kg of marijuana into Bali in a bodyboard bag." ninemsn
Any thoughts