Damir Dokic jailed for more than a year in Serbia
David Murray | June 12, 2009
AUSTRALIAN tennis star Jelena Dokic's controversial father Damir has been sentenced to 15 months in jail.
Damir Dokic was convicted in a court in Serbia of endangering the safety of Australian ambassador Clare Birgin and possessing illegal weapons.
A panel of three judges convicted Mr Dokic just before midnight Australian time, after his trial had resumed behind closed doors last night.
Mr Dokic's lawyer, Bosiljka Djukic, immediately said she would appeal.
"It is apparent his basic human rights are in danger here. I am deeply disappointed in the Serbian judiciary,'' Ms Djukic said.
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