Chronology Of TV Journalists Alami Persecution After SYL's Verdict Session

Journalist Mimala Sucitto when met at the Integrated Police Service Center (SPKT) Polda Metro Jaya, Thursday (11/7/2024).

JAKARTA - The cameraman of one of the private TV stations

She said that the incident began when the panel of judges decided that SYL would be sentenced to 10 years in prison. The media crew waiting for SYL to do a doorstop were on guard in front of the court exit.

"So at first, the mass organization had arrived from the morning, as usual, we finished the TV blocking children's trial to take the final doorstop at the trial," he told reporters, Thursday, July 11.

"Then the mass organization entered to cover the door of the courtroom. At that time the condition of the courtroom was full and they entered to close the exit, lined up," he said.

Badminton said that the media crew and SYL supporters had previously agreed to share their places. However, when SYL was about to leave, a group of people suddenly pushed the media crew.

"Finally it caused a riot. Many victims and from other TV friends were also affected by the coverage items," he said.

Not only pushing each other's actions, said Badmintonya, several media crews also experienced persecution. As a result of this incident, his camera was also affected.

He also reported the incident to Polda Metro Jaya. This report is registered with the number LP B/3926/VII/2024/SPKT Polda Metro Jaya. Badminton reported the incident under Article 170 of the Criminal Code regarding beatings.