Porn Scandal Ended with Resignation from Parliament

Shear Blog - A conservative Indonesian lawmaker caught watching a pornographic video on his computer during a parliamentary session has resigned.

The case has transfixed this Muslim-majority nation, dominating headlines and discussion on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter since the lawmaker was caught on camera Thursday.

Arifinto, who like many Indonesians uses one name, is from a conservative Islamic party and helped push through an anti-pornography law that came into effect in 2008. 

The law faced strong opposition from the public and some members of government, with many saying it is vaguely worded and carries harsh penalties. The 50-year-old lawmaker apologized to his constituents Monday and said he'd decided to step down from Parliament.
English - KOMPAS.com