19 years in prison for 4 defendants in the case of "murdering" 3 Sa mu trees

(Baonghean.vn) - This is the sentence the People's Court handed down to 4 defendants in the case of "killing 3 Sa mu trees in the core area of ​​Pu Hoat Nature Reserve (Que Phong).

The jury sentenced

The defendants listened to the jury's verdict.

After the deliberation, the panel of judges proceeded to pronounce the verdict.

Based on the evidence, documents examined, and opinions of relevant parties, it is found that the defendants have admitted their violations of the law. The confession is consistent with the collected evidence, and the prosecution of the defendants by the representative of the People's Procuracy as stated in the indictment is appropriate.

The defendants' actions not only affected the economy and nature but also affected the Party and State's policies and guidelines.

In addition to causing damage to an exceptionally large volume of samu dau wood, the defendants also damaged the forest flora surrounding the illegally exploited trees, causing the loss of rare genetic resources that need to be prioritized for conservation.

Considering this is a case of organized complicity, it is necessary to try it seriously and isolate the defendants from society for a certain period of time.

Therefore, the panel sentenced the four defendants to a total of 19 years in prison. Specifically, defendant Luong Van Tam was sentenced to 6 years in prison; defendant Vi Van Hoai to 5 years in prison; defendant Vi Van Binh to 4 years in prison; and defendant Cao Minh Quyet to 4 years in prison. In addition, the defendants were ordered to pay a total fine of 35 million VND.

The defendant's family cried when they heard the verdict.

The defendant's family encouraged him to try to reform well to soon return to his family.

Video clip of the trial:

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Nhat Lan - Pham Bang