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Free Malaysia Today
05-08-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
US man accused of distributing drugs goes on trial in Bali
William Wallace Molyneaux appeared in a suit at a court in Bali's provincial capital Denpasar today. (AP pic) DENPASAR : An American man accused of drug distribution on Indonesia's popular island of Bali appeared in court today on the opening day of his trial, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted under the country's tough narcotics laws. William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine, Bali's narcotics agency said. He had multiple charges levelled against him including distributing drugs, which carries the maximum penalty of death by execution. But prosecutors said today they sought a charge of drug distribution of an amount under 5g, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. They also sought a lesser, separate charge of possession of under five grams of the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The American national appeared in a suit at a court in Bali's provincial capital Denpasar, speaking to confirm his identity, and that he is a Christian from Florida. A verdict was not expected until a later hearing. The US embassy in Jakarta declined to comment. Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration has moved in recent months to repatriate several high-profile inmates, all sentenced for drug offences, back to their home countries. Frenchman Serge Atlaoui returned to France in February after Jakarta and Paris agreed a deal to repatriate him on 'humanitarian grounds' because he was ill. In December, Indonesia took Mary Jane Veloso off death row and returned her to the Philippines. It also sent the five remaining members of the 'Bali Nine' drug ring, who were serving heavy prison sentences, back to Australia.
Malay Mail
05-08-2025
- Malay Mail
Bali trial opens for American man accused of drug distribution
DENPASAR, Aug 5 — An American man accused of drug distribution on Indonesia's popular island of Bali appeared in court today on the opening day of his trial, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted under the country's tough narcotics laws. William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine, Bali's narcotics agency said. He had multiple charges levelled against him including distributing drugs, which carries the maximum penalty of death by execution. But prosecutors said today they sought a charge of drug distribution of an amount under five grams, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. They also sought a lesser, separate charge of possession of under five grams of the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The American national appeared in a suit at a court in Bali's provincial capital Denpasar, speaking to confirm his identity, and that he is a Christian from Florida. A verdict was not expected until a later hearing. The US embassy in Jakarta declined to comment. Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration has moved in recent months to repatriate several high-profile inmates, all sentenced for drug offences, back to their home countries. Frenchman Serge Atlaoui returned to France in February after Jakarta and Paris agreed a deal to repatriate him on 'humanitarian grounds' because he was ill. In December, Indonesia took Mary Jane Veloso off death row and returned her to the Philippines. It also sent the five remaining members of the 'Bali Nine' drug ring, who were serving heavy prison sentences, back to Australia. — AFP
The Star
05-08-2025
- The Star
Bali trial opens for American man accused of drug distribution
William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, and accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine. - Photo: AFP DENPASAR, (Indonesia): An American man accused of drug distribution on Indonesia's popular island of Bali appeared in court Tuesday (Aug 5) on the opening day of his trial, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted under the country's tough narcotics laws. William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine, Bali's narcotics agency said. He had multiple charges levelled against him including distributing drugs, which carries the maximum penalty of death by execution. But prosecutors said Tuesday they sought a charge of drug distribution of an amount under five grams, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. They also sought a lesser, separate charge of possession of under five grams of the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The American national appeared in a suit at a court in Bali's provincial capital Denpasar, speaking to confirm his identity, and that he is a Christian from Florida. A verdict was not expected until a later hearing. The US embassy in Jakarta declined to comment. Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration has moved in recent months to repatriate several high-profile inmates, all sentenced for drug offences, back to their home countries. Frenchman Serge Atlaoui returned to France in February after Jakarta and Paris agreed a deal to repatriate him on "humanitarian grounds" because he was ill. In December, Indonesia took Mary Jane Veloso off death row and returned her to the Philippines. It also sent the five remaining members of the "Bali Nine" drug ring, who were serving heavy prison sentences, back to Australia. - AFP
New Straits Times
05-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Bali trial opens for American accused of drug distribution
DENPASAR: An American man accused of drug distribution on Indonesia's popular island of Bali appeared in court Tuesday on the opening day of his trial, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted under the country's tough narcotics laws. William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine, Bali's narcotics agency said. He had multiple charges levelled against him including distributing drugs, which carries the maximum penalty of death by execution. But prosecutors said Tuesday they sought a charge of drug distribution of an amount under five grams, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. They also sought a lesser, separate charge of possession of under five grams of the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The American national appeared in a suit at a court in Bali's provincial capital Denpasar, speaking to confirm his identity, and that he is a Christian from Florida. A verdict was not expected until a later hearing. The US embassy in Jakarta declined to comment. Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration has moved in recent months to repatriate several high-profile inmates, all sentenced for drug offences, back to their home countries. Frenchman Serge Atlaoui returned to France in February after Jakarta and Paris agreed a deal to repatriate him on "humanitarian grounds" because he was ill. In December, Indonesia took Mary Jane Veloso off death row and returned her to the Philippines. It also sent the five remaining members of the "Bali Nine" drug ring, who were serving heavy prison sentences, back to Australia.
Straits Times
05-08-2025
- Straits Times
Bali trial opens for American man accused of drug distribution
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, and accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine. DENPASAR - An American man accused of drug distribution on Indonesia's popular island of Bali appeared in court on Aug 5 on the opening day of his trial, facing up to 15 years in prison if convicted under the country's tough narcotics laws. William Wallace Molyneaux, 27, was arrested in May, accused of carrying seven packages containing 99 pills of amphetamine, Bali's narcotics agency said. He had multiple charges levelled against him including distributing drugs, which carries the maximum penalty of death by execution. But prosecutors said on Aug 5 they sought a charge of drug distribution of an amount under 5g, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years. They also sought a lesser, separate charge of possession of under 5g of the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison. The American national appeared in a suit at a court in Bali's provincial capital Denpasar, speaking to confirm his identity, and that he is a Christian from Florida. A verdict was not expected until a later hearing. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 'She had a whole life ahead of her': Boyfriend mourns Yishun fatal crash victim Singapore 60 lactation pods to be set up in public spaces by Q1 2026 for breastfeeding mothers Singapore Beauty industry consumers hit by 464% rise in prepayment losses in first half of 2025 Singapore 13 taken to hospital after accident involving SBS buses, car in Tampines Singapore New cargo handling centre at Changi Airport reduces processing time; test bed for future T5 ops Life Urinary issues: Enlarged prostate affects half of men in their 50s and up Singapore Elderly man charged after he allegedly molested, performed sex act on 'vulnerable' man The US embassy in Jakarta declined to comment. Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's administration has moved in recent months to repatriate several high-profile inmates, all sentenced for drug offences, back to their home countries. Frenchman Serge Atlaoui returned to France in February after Jakarta and Paris agreed a deal to repatriate him on 'humanitarian grounds' because he was ill. In December, Indonesia took Mary Jane Veloso off death row and returned her to the Philippines . It also sent the five remaining members of the 'Bali Nine' drug ring, who were serving heavy prison sentences, back to Australia. AFP
