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Politics 1 month ago
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Rights groups decry guilty verdict, probation for online critic
The South Jakarta District Court’s decision to convict Laras Faizati Khairunnisa, 26, of incitement while placing her under a year of probation has drawn strong criticism from rights groups, who denounced the ruling as a form of “prison without bars” that undermines freedom of expression.
Politics 1 month ago
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Online critic found guilty in August riots but walks free from prison
Judges found the defendant guilty of inciting public anger against the government and state officials through her Instagram Story telling people to burn down the National Police headquarters that was ‘deliberately’ posted when ‘the public was angry’.
Politics 2 months ago
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One year sentence sought for international organization worker for inciting August riot
In their sentence demand, prosecutors demanded that Laras Faizati Khairunnisa, who worked at an organization affiliated with the ASEAN secretariat, be found guilty of inciting hate and mass violence against the National Police related to the nationwide protests and unrest in late August through her Instagram Story posts.
Politics 3 months ago
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Court ruling raises KPK's hope for Paulus Tannos' extradition
The KPK has welcomed a district court's decision to throw out the corruption fugitive's legal challenge related to his arrest in Singapore on jurisdictional grounds, saying it hopes the ruling will pave the way for Paulus' extradition under a bilateral treaty.
Politics 4 months ago
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Court's rejection of activists’ pretrial motions sparks outcry
Civil groups have condemned the South Jakarta District Court’s decisions to reject the pretrial motions of four activists accused of inciting riots during the August protests, warning that the rulings set a troubling precedent for the criminalization of pro-democracy activism.
Politics 5 months ago
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Court rejects ex-minister Nadiem’s pretrial motion in Chromebook graft case
Former education minister Nadiem Makarim told reporters that he accepted the court’s decision to reject his pretrial motion that challenged the Attorney General’s Office’s (AGO) naming him a suspect.
Politics 9 months ago
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Minister Budi Arie in hot water over online gambling indictment
An indictment from Attorney General’s Office (AGO) prosecutors alleged Budi Arie Setiadi, who once served as the communications and information minister, of accepting half of total kickbacks received from online gambling operators.
Politics 11 months ago
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Police say extortion case still on as ex-KPK chief Firli withdraws third pretrial motion
The Jakarta Police have asserted that investigators are still working on their case against former Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chair Firli Bahuri, after he withdrew a third pretrial motion challenging his naming as a suspect for allegedly extorting a former minister.
