Munarman Asks To Be Present In Terrorism Case Trial

Munarman (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The former secretary of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) is scheduled to face trial on charges of terrorism allegations that are currently ensnaring him at the East Jakarta District Court, Wednesday, December 1.

Munarman's lawyer, Azis Yanuar, asked for the trial to be conducted face-to-face, not online. The reason is that face-to-face hearings have been regulated by law.

"What is clear is that we are in accordance with the law as determined by the court for going offline," Aziz told reporters, Wednesday, November 1.

In addition, Aziz stated that his client and his team of lawyers would file an exception against the indictment of the public prosecutor (JPU). However, it is not detailed about the exception points.

"From us, it can be next week (an exception), from Munarman directly after the indictment if it is offline," he said.

On the other hand, Aziz also stated that in his legal assistance to Munarman, there were at least 20 lawyers. They come from various regions.

"There are many, from Palembang and Jakarta. The number is around 20," said Aziz. The East Jakarta District Court held its first trial of alleged terrorism cases. Where, Munarman is a defendant in the case.

It is planned that the trial will take place at around 09.00 WIB. The trial will have an agenda for reading the indictment from the public prosecutor (JPU).

East Jakarta District Court Public Relations Officer Alex Adam Faisal stated that Munarman's trial was held online. Thus, it will not interfere with other trials.

"Online trial," Alex curtly said.