Ulma Haryanto – Despite being found guilty on Thursday of inciting violence, suspended Islamic Defenders Front leader, Murhali Barda, is set to walk free on Sunday.

"The defendant had abused his role as a religious leader and committed unpleasant conduct," said the presiding judge, Wasdi Permana.

The Bekasi District Court sentenced Murhali to five months and 15 days in prison, a lighter sentence than the prosecutor's demand of six months. If the sentence is reduced by the period he has already spent in police custody, Murhali will be released on Sunday.

Murhali was convicted of inciting an attack on two Batak Christian Protestant Church (HKBP) leaders in Ciketing village, Bekasi, on Sept. 12, 2010, after broadcasting anti-Christian statements on radio, through text messages and on his personal Facebook page.

Twelve other people faced court in separate trials over the assault, which saw Asia Sihombing stabbed and the Rev. Luspida Simandjuntak beaten.

Adji Ahmad Faisal was found guilty of stabbing Asia and was sentenced to seven months in jail, while Ade Firman was found guilty for the beating of Luspida and was sentenced to six months.

Eight other defendants received sentences of five months and 15 days, while two minors were released into the custody of their parents.