Witnesses testified about the bombing of a church in Batam island on Christmas Eve 2000, one of a series of attacks on churches that evening which killed 19 people and are blamed on JI.
William Manopo and his wife Margaretha Kaunang said they saw Samudra, carrying two bags, at the service. He left during the sermon, leaving the bags inside.
The bags were taken outside, where they exploded.
Kaunang said she recognized Samudra after his capture as the man in the church. "I remember his stare when he looked at the priest who was giving his sermon."
Samudra said the evidence was false since it was forbidden under Islam for him to enter a church. The trial was adjourned until Thursday.
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