Ahok, a controversial Chinese Christian, repeatedly denied the charges that he offended Islam. The charges stem from remarks he made quoting the Quran that there were no rules against Muslims voting for non-Muslims.
Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world.
His trial was widely seen as a test of religious tolerance in the nation.
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