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Three Australians jailed for more than a decade over Melbourne man’s shooting death in Bali
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- Three Australian men were sentenced in Bali for the death of Zivan Radmanovic, with Coskun and Tupou each receiving 16 years and Jenson 12 years in prison.
- Darcy Jenson received the longest sentence among the group, at 12 years, for organizing the attack.
- Prosecutors said Jenson organized the attack while the other two carried it out, indicating a leadership split within the group.
- The defendants claimed they were paid to frighten the victim to repay a debt, a motive cited in court.
- Investigators testified that the group received instructions from a 'Mr X' whose identity remains undetermined.
- Zivan Radmanovic, 32, from Melbourne, died after gunshot wounds and blunt-force trauma during the Bali incident.
- Sanar Ghanim survived the attack after being shot and beaten, indicating a close call for one of the victims.
- The trial began in October, with the defendants claiming they were offered money to travel and frighten the victim, highlighting problematic incentives.
- The court noted the defendants had no prior criminal records and were cooperative, a factor in the sentencing.
- Judge described punishment as a preventive measure to deter similar acts, not revenge or degradation of dignity.
- The sentencing followed international investigations with Interpol involvement, including arrests in Singapore and Cambodia.
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