Never Met Vadel Badjideh, Fitri Salhuteru Gives Direct Support In Court

Vadel Badjideh (Virgi/VOI)

JAKARTA - An interesting fact was revealed in the trial of Vadel Badjideh: the key witness presented by Vadel, Fitri Salhuteru, had never met the defendant in person.

Their first meeting took place in the courtroom, where Fitri immediately provided moral support to Vadel.

Vadel's attorney, Oya Abdul, confirmed that the interaction between Fitri and her client before the trial was minimal.

"Yes, yes. He never met, just earlier the meeting. Communication had gone through DM," explained Oya Abdul at the South Jakarta District Court, Wednesday, August 13.

Even though it was the first time we met face to face, the moment of the meeting was colored with positive gestures from Fitri Salhuteru.

Instead of being awkward, Fitri actually gave reinforcement to Vadel, who was facing the legal process.

"Earlier he also shook hands and strengthened the vadel. That's all," said Oya Abdul.

This support, coupled with his testimony which was considered "good" and "clear" by the legal team, made them even more optimistic about the final decision.

"You have to be optimistic, I have to be optimistic, I have to believe, I have to believe that this will end well," he concluded.