Rizieq Sentenced To 10 Months In Prison Megamendung Case, Reason Ballast Because He Had 2 Times Convicted

Rizieq Shihab (DOK ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The Attorney General's Office (JPU) explained the consideration in determining the charges for Rizieq Shihab in the case of alleged crowding and violations of health protocols (prokes) in Megamendung. One of the burdensome considerations is that Rizieq sudab was twice entangled in crime.

"The first defendant has been convicted twice, namely in the case in article 160 of the Criminal Code in 2003 and the case of article 170 of the Criminal Code in 2008," said prosecutor Adnan Tanjung read out the charges in a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court, Monday, May 17.

In addition, several other burdensome considerations, rizieq considered not supporting government programs in accelerating COVID-19 handlers even worsen public health.

Later, Rizieq was also considered to have disturbed the security of public order and caused public unrest. Prosecutors said Rizieq also did not maintain manners and convoluted in giving information at the trial.

As for meringanian considerations, Rizieq who is a religious figure is considered to be able to improve his behavior. Thus, it can be an example of society.

"The lightening things are that the defendant can improve in the future," the prosecutor said.

Rizieq Shihab was sentenced to 10 months in prison for alleged crowding and violations of health protocols (prokes) in Megamendung. Rizeq was also fined Rp50 million subsider 3 months in prison.

In the lawsuit, JPU found Rizieq Shihab guilty based on the results of witness and expert examinations. Rizieq is considered to have hindered the work of the COVID-19 Task Force.

"Rizieq Shihab was proven legally and convincingly to make the first indictment of Article 93 paragraph 1 of the Quarantine Law," the prosecutor said.