Phnom Penh (FN), Jan. 18 – Ky Rithy, investigation judge of Phnom Penh Municipal Court, decided to continue detaining Kem Sokha, former President of Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), while Kem Sokha’s lawyer to file a lawsuit to the Appeal Court.

Hem Socheat, Kem Sokha’s lawyer, told Fresh News on Thursday that today he will file a lawsuit to the investigation judge of Appeal Court to consider releasing Kem Sokha on bail.

Kem Sokha was arrested at his house at 00:35 am on September 3, 2017 by justice police in his house located in Toul Kok, Phnom Penh. The arrest was made when Sokha appeared in a video to term plans to topple the government. He is facing a penalty of 15 to 30 years in prison based on article 443 of the Criminal Code.

Although there have been counter lawsuits submitted to release Kem Sokha on bail, both the Appeal and Supreme Courts decided to reject based on decision that the detention is legitimate.
=FRESH NEWS