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Bali police widow rejects offer of money, calls for justice

Sara Connor faces up to 15 years in jail if found guilty.

Sara Connor faces up to 15 years in jail if found guilty. Photo: AAP

The widow of the police officer allegedly murdered in Bali has rejected an offer for financial compensation from the Australian accused killer Sara Connor, indicating she wants the full force of the law to apply in the case.

In a hand-written letter to the family of the dead officer Wayan Sudarasa, 46-year-old Ms Connor, from Byron Bay, expressed her “deepest sympathy.”

“My bag was stolen, I tried to protect the late Mr Sudarsa by separating David (Taylor) from him,” Ms Connor wrote.

“But now because I tried to separate them I am in a terrible position.”

“I would like you to accept a donation of 25 million rupiah ($A2500) to help you and your children, you are always in my prayers,” Connor said in the letter.

The officer’s widow, Ketut Arsini, was questioned as a witness before the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday and immediately rejected the financial offer asking that the Australian and her British boyfriend to be punished severely in accordance with Indonesian law.

Bali police alleged murder Sara Connor

Ketut Arsini immediately rejected the financial offer asking that the pair be punished severely. Photo: AAP.

Ms Connor and Mr Taylor face up to 15 years in jail if found guilty. They are being tried on charges of murder, assault causing death and group assault.

“I feel so sorry for what happened, it was a tragedy that made everyone sad and lost and a deep shock that I will never forget.”
Sara Connor's letter

“I came to Bali for a holiday, to relax and rest in its beautiful nature, often I think is it maybe destiny that wanted to change our lives so dramatically?”

Ms Connor and Mr Taylor are being tried separately. Ms Connor will reappear in court on December 22.

– ABC

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