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All evidence in Jessica’s case presented: Prosecutors
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A television airs a conversation between a prosecutor and a witness during a court hearing of murder defendant Jessica Kumala Wongso on Aug. 15. (JP/Dandy Koswaraputra)
T
he clock is ticking for prosecutors as to whether or not they will be able to convince a panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court that murder suspect Jessica Kumala Wongso is guilty of the murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin.
Prosecutor Ardito said on Monday that all evidence had been presented to the court, with two remaining court hearings still to be held on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
“We will present all witnesses who are available. The facts in this case have been shown and our indictment is convincing,” Ardito said after a court hearing at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday.
The prosecutors will still present 10 witnesses and five experts to testify in court, said Ardito without specifying names of witnesses. He expressed optimism that prosecutors could convince the judges that Jessica was guilty.
Ardito said that all key witnesses had testified in court and that the remaining witnesses would only strengthen their conclusions regarding the case.
Meanwhile, in September, judges will give Jessica’s camp a chance to present witnesses and evidence. Jessica’s lawyer, Otto Hasibuan, said they would present 15 witnesses at the court hearing.
Judges are scheduled to hand down a verdict in October. (bbn)
