death penalty

He appeared in court on Monday afternoon to face six federal charges, and possibly the death penalty, if he is found guilty.

Prosecutors could also elect to seek the death penalty.

Hochman, who gave his prosecutors the power to seek the death penalty again earlier this year, said prosecutors would take months to decide whether to seek capital punishment against Medina-Berumen.

On her release she campaigned against the death penalty.

All three defendants, who are from Hastings and St Leonards in East Sussex, could face the death penalty – the heaviest punishment for taking part in a drug transaction under Indonesian law.