Last link in Wutty case freed
The only man convicted in relation to a murder case that made global headlines, the killing of environmentalist Chut Wutty and military police officer, In Rattana, walked free on Friday, less than two weeks after his sentencing, rights group Licadho said. Ran Boroth, who was found guilty of accidental killing In Rattana with Rattana’s own weapon as he attempted to disarm the deceased, who had allegedly shot Wutty moments earlier, was sentenced to two years in jail on October 22, with 18 months of that sentence suspended. … Licadho director, Naly Pilorge, said that Boroth’s release – after just six months in jail thanks to time served – concluded what had been a mockery of justice from day one. “Licadho believes that the government investigation lacked any semblance of credibility. We renew our call for a critical, independent investigation into the double murder of Wutty and Rattana and the events leading up to it,” she said in an email. …
