Verdict
On the 9 April 2009, High Court Judge Zaki Yasin ruled that Sirul Azhar and Azilah statements were unbelievable as both of the accused only blamed each other. Both policemen were sentenced to death for the murder of Altantuya. Wrapping up the 159 day trial, Zaki said both of them failed to raise any reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case. However, their lawyers will lodge an appeal. Both policemen showed no emotion upon hearing their hanging to death sentence. Their family members accept the court's decision and denied any political elements in the verdict. A late August court appeal by the two policemen against their sentence is pending.
Shariibuu Setev's lawyers have applied for a review the Attorney-General's decision not to appeal Abdul Razak Baginda’s acquittal in the murder of Shariibuu’s daughter Altantuya. The application was set to be heard at a High Court on July 8, 2009. Dr Shariibuu later withdrew the application but said he would still proceed with the claim against Abdul Razak, Azilah, Sirul Azhar and Government of Malaysia for damages over Altantuya's death.
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