Read Pledoi, Strong Ma'ruf Asks To Be Freed Until The Good Name Is Revised

The defendant Ma'ruf in the trial of the premeditated murder of Yosua alias Brigadier J. (Rizky A-VOI)

JAKARTA - The defendant Strong Ma'ruf asked the panel of judges who tried the alleged murder case of Yosua alias Brigadier J to release him. His request was based on demands and charges from the public prosecutor (JPU) was not proven during the trial process.

"We, the defendant's legal advisory team with all due respect, please, Your Honor, the Panel of Judges who examined and tried to declare that the defendant Strong Ma'ruf was not legally and convincingly proven to have committed a criminal act of premeditated murder or a criminal act," said lawyer Strong Ma'ruf during a trial at the South Jakarta District Court (PN Jaksel), Tuesday, January 24.

Then, in the memorandum of defense or pledoi, the panel of judges was also asked to order the prosecutor to remove Strong Ma'ruf from the Police Criminal Investigation Unit detention center.

Meanwhile, Strong Ma'ruf has been detained for five months since the case of Brigadier J's death was handled by the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police.

"Ordered the Public Prosecutor to remove the Strong defendant Ma'ruf from the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Police and restore the good name and rights of the defendant in his ability, position of dignity and dignity as before," said the legal adviser.

Meanwhile, Strong Ma'ruf was sentenced to 8 years in prison in the murder case of Brigadier J. Because he was considered involved in a series of murders.

His involvement was by closing the door of the balcony. This action was deemed to reduce the sound of gunfire so as not to be heard by local residents.

With this role, Ma'ruf's strong actions are considered to meet the elements of Article 340 in conjunction with Article 55 paragraph (1) of the 1st Criminal Code.