When Juliari Batubara Begs The Judge: End Our Suffering By Freeing Me

JAKARTA - Former Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari Batubara, pleaded with the panel of judges to be acquitted of all charges. Juliari Batubara was previously charged by the KPK (Corruption Eradication Commission) with a sentence of 11 years in prison.

"To the Honorable Panel of Judges, please end our suffering by acquitting me of all charges. We pray that the kindness of the Honorable Panel of Judges will be rewarded in kind from God Almighty", said Juliari Batubara in a memorandum of defense (Pleidoi) readout in a trial at the Jakarta Corruption Court, Monday, August 9.

Juliari Batubara said the judge's decision would have a big impact on the family. Juliari also mentioned his children who still need the role of a father.

“In my mind, only the Honorable Panel of Judges can put an end to the inner and outer suffering of my family, who have suffered not only humiliation but also blasphemy for something they do not understand. The storm of hatred and blasphemy against me and my family will end depending on the verdict of the Honorable Panel of Judges", said Juliari.

"From the bottom of my heart, I'm really sorry for causing trouble to many parties as a result of this case", he said.

Juliari Peter Batubara was sentenced to 11 years in prison for alleged bribery in the procurement of social assistance COVID-19. He was also charged with a fine of IDR 500 million, subsidiary to 2 years in prison.