JAKARTA - Two inactive judges at the Surabaya District Court, Erintuah Damanik and Mangapul, decided not to file an appeal in the bribery and gratification case related to Gregorius Ronald Tannur's acquittal.
In this case, both of them were found guilty and sentenced to 7 years in prison and a fine of Rp. 500 million.
"Our client has decided not to appeal the criminal case that our client is facing," said Erintuah Damanik and Mangapul's legal adviser, Philipus Harapanta Sitepu, in his statement, Saturday, May 10.
The decision did not file an appeal after the legal team and the two judges released Ronald Tannur discussed carefully at the Salemba Detention Center.
There are several reasons behind the decision, one of which is because the families of Erintuah Damanik and Mangapul. "Our client wants to focus on improving himself and his family," he said.
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On the other hand, Philipus said that the two clients also apologized to all Indonesian people and the Supreme Court (MA). Because, his actions have tarnished the good name of the institution.
"Our client apologizes to the Indonesian people, the Supreme Court Institution, and the Family for the case, our clients hope that they will be given the opportunity to correct their mistakes and later return to society as a blessing and benefit," said Philipus.
Previously, it was reported that Erintuah Damanik and Mangapul were sentenced to 7 years in prison. The verdict is lower than the prosecutor's demands. Because, both were originally sentenced to 9 years in prison and a fine of Rp. 750 million.
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