Doan Thi Huong accused of killing Kim Jong Nam, half brother to the North Korean leader, is expected to be released soon.
By Shibani Mahtani Shibani Mahtani Reporter covering Southeast Asia Email Bio Follow April 1 at 5:14 AM SINGAPORE — A Vietnamese woman who is the sole remaining suspect in custody over the killing of Kim Jong Nam, the half brother of the North Korean leader, was sentenced on Monday after pleading guilty to a lesser weapons charge and is likely to be released next month, her lawyer said.
On Monday, Huong, who was initially charged with murder, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing hurt by a dangerous weapon. She was sentenced to 40 months in prison from the date of her arrest, but has already served over half that term, and will be released in early May after serving a reduced sentence. Her passport has been released to the Vietnamese embassy where it will be held until her release.
“I must say that you are a very lucky person today,” said the judge, speaking to Huong in court. The defendant appeared to nod as the charges were read to her, and thanked the judge through her translator.
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