SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) – The Latest on the murder trial of two Southeast Asian women in the assassination of the North Korean leader’s half brother…
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) – The Latest on the murder trial of two Southeast Asian women in the assassination of the North Korean leader’s half brother (all times local):
1:20 p.m.
The two women on trial in the assassination of the North Korean leader’s half brother have told the court they will testify under oath in their defense.
Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong are accused of smearing VX nerve agent on Kim Jong Nam ’s face last year. They have said they thought they were taking part in a prank for a TV show.
A judge ruled Thursday the women should begin entering their defense, which could last several months.
High Court Judge Azmi Ariffin said enough evidence had been presented in court to infer the woman and four North Koreans had engaged in a “well-planned conspiracy” to kill Kim .
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12:45 p.m.
Indonesia’s ambassador to Malaysia says he was shocked by a judge’s ruling that evidence presented so far warranted continuing the murder trial of an Indonesian suspect in the assassination of the North Korean leader’s half brother.
Indonesian Ambassador Rusdi Kirana told reporters that his government will abide by the ruling.
