Follow The Steps Of The Prosecutor, Rizieq Shihab Will Also File An Appeal

Rizieq Shihab/Antara

JAKARTA - Rizieq Shihab's lawyer, Aziz Yanuar said that he would appeal the decision of the East Jakarta District Court in the case of violating the health protocols (prokes) of Petamburan and Megamendung. The reason is because the team of public prosecutors (JPU) also filed an appeal.

"(Reason) Because they (prosecutors) appeal, we also appeal," said Aziz to VOI, Monday, May 31.

However, when asked when Rizieq's team of lawyers would file an appeal, Aziz could not confirm it. He only said that in the near future he would file an appeal.

"God willing, immediately (appeal)," he said.

Previously, Public Relations of the East Jakarta District Court, Alex Adam Fasial, said that the team of public prosecutors (JPU) made an appeal a day after the verdict was read.

"That's right, the team of prosecutors filed an appeal against all the judges' decisions. The appeal was filed on Friday, May 28," said Alex.

Alex then details the three cases that prosecutors are comparing. First, the case of prokes violation in Petamburan with the defendant Rizieq Shihab. Then, with the defendants five former FPI officials namely, Haris Ubaidillah, Ahamd Sabri Lubis, Ali Alwi Alatas, Idrus Al-Habsyi, Maman Suryadi.

Finally, the case of prokes violations that occurred in Megamendung with the defendant Rizieq Shihab.

"All cases of prokes violation are being appealed. Cases 221, 222, and 226," he said.

In the case of violation of the health protocol in Petamburan, Rizieq and five former FPI officials were found guilty of violating the Health Quarantine Act. As a result, they were sentenced to 8 months in prison.

Meanwhile, in the case of Prokes violation in Megamendung, Rizieq was sentenced to a fine of Rp. 20 million