His hearing began in October, but he disrupted proceedings by wearing a traditional kaross, refusing to call any witnesses, and turning his plea of mitigation into a political speech.
Sidang dengar pendapatnya dimulai tanggal 15 Oktober, tetapi ia mengganggu jalannya sidang dengan mengenakan kaross tradisional, menolak memanggil saksi mata, dan mengganti permohonan keringanannya menjadi pidato politik.