Ali Kotarumalos - Associated Press, Author at America Magazine

Supporters of Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama weep as they react to the judges' verdict outside the court where his sentencing hearing is held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

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Indonesian Christian governor sentenced to two years for blaspheming the Quran

by Stephen Wright - Associated Press and Ali Kotarumalos - Associated Press May 9, 2017

An Indonesian court sentenced the minority Christian governor of Jakarta to two years in prison on Tuesday for blaspheming the Quran.