Mr Chen could face a long prison term, although he is unlikely to receive the death sentence.

陈先生可以面对一个长的监狱期限，虽然他不可能接受死刑。

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Her husband, Sulthan Nafeek, says that since the death sentence was confirmed in late October he is in no mental condition to resume his work.

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Or is he planning to reveal all to a jury which would have to decide on a death sentence in the hope that they will send him to prison instead?

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He is charged with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill, a crime that carries a potential death sentence.

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