UMMI Hospital Swab Test Case, Rizieq Shihab Sued 6 Years In Prison

Rizieq Shihab (Antara)

JAKARTA - The defendant in the UMMI hospital's swab test result, Rizieq Shihab, was found guilty by the public prosecutor. The former frontman of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) was sentenced to 6 years in prison.

"Issuing a prison sentence against the defendant Rizieq Shihab for 6 years in prison," said the prosecutor at the trial at the East Jakarta District Court, Thursday, June 3.

In determining the charge, the prosecutor considered the aggravating and mitigating factors. For incriminating considerations, Rizieq Shihab has been sentenced to two crimes.

Then, Rizieq was also considered not to support the government's program to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Even Rizieq was considered disrespectful during the trial process.

Meanwhile, for mitigating matters, Rizieq is a religious figure who can later become an example for the community.

Based on the considerations and based on the testimony of witnesses and experts, the prosecutor assessed that Rizieq had violated Article 14 paragraphs (1) and (2) and Article 15 of Law Number 1 of 1946 concerning the Criminal Law Regulations jucto article 55 paragraph 1 to 1 of the Criminal Code.

"The defendant Rizieq has been proven legally and convincingly guilty of participating in the act of broadcasting or spreading false news that caused trouble," said the prosecutor.