{
  "id": 14895322,
  "title": "Court reserves decision on Papagomo’s contempt appeal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/court-reserves-decision-on-papagomos-contempt-appeal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:39:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/16/court-reserves-decision-on-papagomo-s-contempt-appeal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last August, the High Court sentenced Wan Azri Wan Deris, also known as \"Papagomo,\" to 30 days in prison for contempt of court due to his failure to provide a proper apology to former Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain. Earlier this week, the Court of Appeal reserved its decision on his appeal against the conviction and the 30-day jail sentence.\n\nJustice Azizul Azmi Adnan, chairing the three-member bench, said the case management hearing would be held on October 29 to set a decision date. Wan Azri's legal team argued that he had fulfilled his obligations by delivering an unconditional apology in court on April 30, complying with the court's directive to publish the apology on four social media platforms for at least seven days, and paying RM5,000 in costs. They urged the court to replace the jail term with a fine, contending that a custodial sentence would infringe upon Wan Azri's fundamental liberty.\n\nHowever, Razarudin's attorneys argued that Wan Azri did not genuinely comply with the apology and undertaking given in court. They pointed out that the apology video was difficult to read due to rapid scrolling, and a subsequent video denied the apology altogether. Additionally, they claimed that Wan Azri failed to provide evidence of social media suspensions and demonstrated no remorse. They maintained that the sentence was appropriate and should not be overturned, even suggesting that the court could increase the punishment under Section 69(4) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964.",
  "summary": "Blogger says he complied with apology order, but ex-IGP's lawyer argues it was insincere and the 30-day jail term should stand.",
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        "title": "Court reserves decision on Papagomo’s contempt appeal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/court-reserves-decision-on-papagomos-contempt-appeal-14900319",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:39:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}