Matthew Norman

Matthew Norman
Born
Matthew James Norman

(1986-09-17) 17 September 1986 (age 38)
NationalityAustralian
Other namesMember of the Bali Nine
OccupationCaterer
Criminal statusImprisoned
Conviction(s)Drug trafficking (2006)
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment
Partner(s)
Imprisoned atKerobokan Prison, Bali, Indonesia
Notes

Matthew James Norman (born 17 September 1986)[2] is an Australian man who was convicted in Indonesia for drug trafficking as a member of the Bali Nine. In 2005, Norman was arrested in a room at the Melasti Hotel in Kuta together with three others. Police uncovered 334 g (11.8 oz) of heroin in a suitcase in the room. After a criminal trial, on 15 February 2006 Norman was sentenced to life imprisonment.[1] His appeal to the Indonesian Supreme Court to have the sentence reduced suffered a shock when the Supreme Court imposed the death penalty on 6 September 2006.[3] A subsequent appeal to the Indonesian Supreme Court, following a full confession by Norman to his role in the plan to import heroin from Bali to Australia, resulted in the original sentence of life imprisonment being reinstated.[4]

  1. ^ a b Thompson, Geoff (15 February 2006). "Remaining Bali nine given life sentences" (transcript). Lateline. Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  2. ^ "Matthew Norman Campaign Information". Save A Life. Foreign Prisoner Support Service. 10 April 2007. Archived from the original on 17 June 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  3. ^ Forbes, Mark (6 September 2006). "Execution shock for four of the Bali nine". The Age. Australia. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  4. ^ Forbes, Mark (6 March 2008). "Bali three spared death". The Age. Retrieved 22 June 2011.