Rizieq Shihab Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison

Rizieq Shihab and a number of defendants in the prosecution trial at PN Jaktim (Youtube screenshot of PN East Jakarta)

JAKARTA - Rizieq Shihab was sentenced to two years in prison in the case of alleged crowding and violation of health protocols (prokes) in Petamburan.

"Pleading with the panel of judges to sentence Rizieq Shihab to 2 years imprisonment is reduced during the prison term," prosecutors said during a hearing at the East Jakarta District Court on Monday, May 17.

In the prosecution, the public prosecutor found Rizieq Shihab guilty of misconduct related to the Petamburan crowd based on the examination of 27 witnesses and several experts. Rizieq is said to have incited the masses to attend the Commemoration of the Prophet's Birthday and his daughter's wedding reception in Petamburan on November 14, 2020.

Rizieq Shihab called the prosecutor not pedul situation at that time was still in the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rizieq, according to prosecutors, invited his supporters to remain present at the event. This incitement is considered by prosecutors as a violation of the Health Quarantine Law.

In the sedition, Rizieq Shihab was declared a criminal prosecutor assisted by five former officials of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), Haris Ubaidillah, Ahamd Sabri Lubis, Ali Alwi Alatas, Idrus Al-Habsyi, Maman Suryadi.

Rizieq Shihab is charged with Article 160 of the Criminal Code juncto Article 93 of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia (Uu RI) Number 6 of 2018 concerning Health Quarantine juncto Article 55 paragraph (1) 1 of the Criminal Code, or Article 82A paragraph (1) juncto 59 paragraph (3) letter c and d Law No. 16 of 2017 concerning the Establishment of Government Regulation Replacement Law No. 2 of 2017 concerning Amendments to Law No. 17 of 2013 on Community Organizations into Law juncto Article 55 paragraph (1) 1st Criminal Code juncto Article 10 letter b of the Criminal Code juncto Article 35 paragraph (1) of the Criminal Code.

"Declaring Rizieq Shihab found guilty of committing a felony of sedition for committing a violation of the Quarantine Act," the prosecutor said.

In addition, the prosecutor also asked the panel of judges to impose sanctions on Rizieq Shihab in the form of revocation as a patron and member of community organizations

"Imposing additional penalties on Rizieq in the form of revocation of certain positions as dreamers of community organizations for 3 years," the prosecutor said.