Why was blogger Jufazli Shi acquitted of offensive communication charges?

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Blogger Jufazli Shi's Acquittal on Offensive Communication Charges Upheld by High Court

The High Court has upheld the acquittal of blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad on charges related to posting offensive communications against former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and UMNO on YouTube, as well as for failing to provide police with his YouTube account password. The Sessions Court's initial decision to acquit Jufazli at the close of the prosecution's case was affirmed after the prosecution's appeal was dismissed.
Prosecution's Appeal Dismissed by High Court

Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin of the High Court dismissed the prosecution's appeal, thereby upholding the Sessions Court's decision to acquit and discharge Jufazli. The Sessions Court had originally made this ruling on October 18, 2024. The prosecution had sought to overturn this acquittal, but their appeal was unsuccessful.
Original Acquittal by Sessions Court

Jufazli Shi Ahmad was initially acquitted by the Sessions Court on October 18, 2024. This acquittal occurred at the conclusion of the prosecution's presentation of its case, indicating that the court found insufficient evidence to proceed further.
Charges Under Communications and Multimedia Act

The charges against Jufazli stemmed from alleged violations of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. Specifically, he was accused of creating and transmitting offensive communication under Section 233(1)(a) of the Act. Additionally, he faced a charge under Section 249 of the same Act for allegedly failing to furnish the password to his YouTube account to the authorities.
Details of the Alleged Offensive Communication

The offensive communication charge related to a video posted on Jufazli's YouTube account, 'King Maker Politik'. The prosecution alleged this video was created and transmitted with the intent to annoy, and its link was accessed at the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters on July 1, 2022. The offence was stated to have occurred on June 27, 2022.

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