JAKARTA - Sal Priadi gave a firm clarification after the upload of a photo of him with the writer Sitok Srengenge triggered a wave of criticism from netizens on social media.
The singer of "Gala Bunga Matahari" emphasized that he was not at all on the side of Sitok, who had a record of sexual violence cases a decade ago.
Through his personal X account, Sal explained that the photo with Sitok that was widely circulated started from his visit to the residence of Laire Siwi Mentari - Sitok's son - who is his friend.
When entering the house, said Sal, his friend's parents were there, so he talked like a guest, before he was invited to take a photo together as a form of courtesy to the host.
"I went to his son's house, (then) entered his house there were his father and mother. Chat like a guest, then invited to take a picture," wrote Sal, quoting his tweet on X, Friday, January 2.
Sal immediately clarified his position. He stated clearly that he had no intention at all to defend or wash Sitok Srengenge's good name in the public eye.
"Knowing what is circulating, it turns out to be a legal matter. My attitude is clear, I don't defend. If there is a party who twists it, it's his business and whatever he wants about this," said the musician from Malang.
Not only denying providing support, Sal even used insults to show his anger and his support for justice. He closed his clarification with a promise to be more selective in interacting in the public space to avoid similar misunderstandings in the future.
"I think it's clear, he's a jerk. I'll be wiser to accept the photo invitation, yes, thanks," concluded Sal.
For information, Sitok Srengenge was in the public spotlight in 2013, after being reported by a female student for alleged sexual violence that resulted in the victim becoming pregnant.
Although he was named a suspect by the Polda Metro Jaya in 2014, many parties considered the case to be hanging without providing a fair legal certainty for the victim.
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