JAKARTA, Indonesia — The trial has opened for an Indonesian pop star who faces possible jail time for making homemade sex videos that found their way onto the Internet — rocking this predominantly Muslim nation.
Singer Nazril "Ariel" Irham has been charged with violating the country's strict anti-pornography law. He faces a maximum of 12 years behind bars and a fine of $600,000.
The 29-year-old said the videos made with two celebrity girlfriends in the privacy of his home were stolen and posted online.
The courtroom was packed with supporters Monday. Outside, hundreds of hard-line Muslims held placards demanding Irham face the maximum penalty. (report from AP / GMANews.tv)
