Posted on 06/13/2006 10:19:00 PM PDT by Pro-Bush
Bali bomb cleric freed from jail A Muslim cleric convicted over the 2002 nightclub bombings on Indonesian island Bali, which killed 202 people, has been released from prison in Jakarta.
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was found guilty in March 2005 of conspiracy in connection with the bomb plot, but he was cleared of more serious charges.
Security experts say the cleric is a founding member of a regional Islamic militant group Jemaah Islamiah (JI).
Supporters gathered outside the prison, cheering as he left the building.
Australia, from where the majority of those killed in the Bali nightclub bombs came, has said it is disappointed by the cleric's release.
The BBC's Rachel Harvey, in Jakarta, says Ba'asyir emerged into bright sunlight and a crowd of supporters, police and journalists.
I will continue to fight to uphold the Islamic Sharia. I thank Allah that I am free today Abu Bakar Ba'asyir
He was freed about one hour ahead of schedule, surprising many - including his lawyer, who did not arrive at the jail until his client had been whisked away.
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...Militant Muslim Indonesians.
..If I ran into this guy on the street, I'd do some serious damage.
I hope someone does.
There needs to be an elite ,non government affiliated,
black team that goes around and makes things like this right.
If a venture capitol company was solicited a business plan for an entity that did such actions you suggested, I'd bet they'd fund it.
I'd second that notion.
Hell, I'd volunteer.
this is right up there with Bill Clinton not seeing one day in prison for his crimes in this country
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