Jonathan Frizzy's Attorney Focuses On One Key Argument: 'Does Ijonk Know It's Etomade?'

Jonathan Frizzy (Virgi/VOI)

JAKARTA - Jonathan Frizzy's (Ijonk) legal team revealed their main defense strategy in the narcotics case trial that ensnared his client.

The crucial point they continue to emphasize is the extent of Ijonk's knowledge of the contents of the cartridge vape which turns out to contain a forbidden substance of etomydate.

Andreas Nahot Silitonga, one of Ijonk's attorneys, explained that based on the statements of two witnesses, namely the driver and household assistant (ART), there was no evidence that Ijonk knew about the prohibited content.

"And from this testimony we have not seen, because we have conveyed the basis of our defense, yes, on various occasions that this problem is Ijonk's knowledge," Andreas said at the Tangerang District Court, Wednesday, August 20.

He argued that ethodidate substances are not easily recognized by the naked eye, in contrast to other types of narcotics.

"Ethodite liquids are not like other drugs, such as marijuana or methamphetamine which can be seen directly, but can't be known," he added.

Therefore, the proof of Ijonk's "knowledge" is the central point that will determine his fate.

"Because if for example he already knows, he can be held accountable," concluded.