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American Player Faces Death Penalty Over Cannabis Gummies

10/3/2025

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Jarred Shaw, a 35-year-old American basketball player in Indonesia, faces severe penalties for possessing cannabis gummies intended for his Crohn’s disease after receiving a package containing 132 gummies.
Indonesian authorities could impose the death penalty or life imprisonment for drug offenses.
Shaw contends cannabis alleviates his condition and criticizes harsh penalties for non-violent offenses. Groups highlight sentences for cannabis-related crimes.

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Jarred Shaw, a 35-year-old American basketball player in Indonesia, faces severe penalties for possessing cannabis gummies intended for his Crohn’s disease after receiving a package containing 132 gummies.
Indonesian authorities could impose the death penalty or life imprisonment for drug offenses.
Shaw contends cannabis alleviates his condition and criticizes harsh penalties for non-violent offenses. Groups highlight sentences for cannabis-related crimes.