Prison Life
Sukumaran is currently in Kerobokan Prison awaiting the commutation of the sentence. Sukumaran teaches English, computer, graphic design and philosophy classes to prisoners. Sukumaran was instrumental in opening up a computer and art room and also pushed unsuccessfully for an accountancy and law course to be set up. He also started a business which sells artworks and a clothing brand called Kingpin Clothing. Sukumaran has been appointed head of a group of over 20 prisoners, including those facing execution and housed in the prison's maximum security wing. His role includes assigning tasks to prisoners under him, liaising with the guards, resolving disputes and overseeing modest penalties for those who transgress in their jobs cleaning, gardening and making small repairs in the prison.
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