Sahroni Appreciates The Judge's Verdict Who Only Fines Rizieq Shihab In The Megamemendung Case

Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR Ahmad Sahroni (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Ahmad Sahroni, appreciated the decision of the panel of judges to impose a fine of IDR 20 million, a subsidiary of five months in prison to former leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab regarding the crowd case in Megamendung, West Java. for example, so that people do not hold activities that cause crowds in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, "said Sahroni as quoted by Antara, Friday, May 28. He hopes that the verdict can be a lesson for the public in order to avoid any activity that causes the crowd to appear. Sahroni asked the police and related parties to remain firm and not selective in enforcing rules regarding crowds in society. "This verdict is also a reminder for permanent law enforcers. enforce the rules, do not favoritism in ensuring that health protocols are adhered to, "he said.

The NasDem politician asked the National Police to remain firm against prokes offenders, especially after the positive number of COVID-19 increased again. Previously, the East Jakarta District Court Panel of Judges sentenced a fine of Rp. 20 million to a subsidiary of five months in prison to defendant Rizieq Shihab regarding the crowd case in Megamendung, West Java. "Sentenced the defendant to a fine of Rp. 20 million on the condition that if it is not paid then it will be replaced by imprisonment for five months," said Chief Justice Suparman Nyompa while reading the verdict at the East Jakarta District Court, Thursday, May 27. Suparman explained that the decision was based on consideration of facts that were revealed during the crowd case hearing in Megamendung.

This verdict is lower than the demands of the public prosecutor who demanded that Rizieq be sentenced to imprisonment for 10 months and a fine of Rp. 50 million, a subsidiary of three months in prison.