who has been held since 29 January in Insein prison, is facing a possibly seven-year sentence after new charges were brought against him on 7 July under the article 5 (j) of the 1950 Emergency Provision Act, article 505 (b) of the criminal code (which punishes defaming the state) and article 33 (a) of the Electronic Act. He was originally charged under article 32 (b) of the Video Act, which would have limited his maximum detention to six months.The new charges were approved by a special court in Insein prison, where his lawyer has never been allowed to see him since his arrest.
from Reporters Without Borders: Nay Phone Latte faces up to seven years in prison
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