Rizieq Shihab's Trial Is Open To The Public, But The Police Ask Visitors To Leave The Court

JAKARTA - Rizieq Shihab's inaugural hearing on the alleged violation of the health protocol, Tuesday, March 16, was declared open to the public. However, the facts are just the opposite.

Based on VOI's observation, the police on guard at the East Jakarta District Court suddenly asked almost all visitors to leave.

Without giving any clear reasons, the police immediately asked one by one at the end of the court to leave the court. In fact, the media crew on duty were also targeted.

"Come out, it has been provided online. Come out", said a police officer.

After all, visitors were asked to leave, the police also asked them to leave the District Court environment. The reason used is not to crowd and cause the spread of COVID-19.

In fact, there was a debate between the police and the women who supported Rizieq Shihab. The debate was triggered by Rizieq's supporters wanting to witness the trial process directly.

"What do you want?", asked a policeman.

"Want to go inside", she replied.

"You can't, ma'am. Come on, don't crowd", the police said.