Sentenced To Life In Prison, Teddy Minahasa Files An Appeal

The trial of the narcotics trafficking case with the former West Sumatra Police Chief Inspector General Teddy Minahasa. (Between)

JAKARTA - Hotman Paris as Teddy Minahasa's attorney confirmed that he would appeal the life sentence to his client in a drug trafficking case.

"After the verdict hearing, Teddy Minahasa was sentenced to life in prison, Teddy asked to file an appeal," said Hotman when met by the press after the Teddy Minahasa verdict hearing at the West Jakarta District Court (PN), Tuesday, May 9, was confiscated by Antara.

Hotman said that apart from asking for an appeal, Teddy was also confused because many things were not considered.

"Teddy has issued an order to destroy September 28, but how come there are still October sales? Between September to October, prosecutors and judges did not consider whether there was evidence that Teddy Minahasa was still ordering him to sell," said Hotman.

Should, said Hotman, be considered. Even if it is rejected, it should be considered first.

Hotmat continued, there was also no laboratory comparison test between the methamphetamine here and the methamphetamine in Bukittinggi.

"In addition, regarding enjoying money, there were no witnesses. The only witness was Doddy. No witness said he (Teddy) received the money at all. CCTV also said no," he said.

No witness also said that he exchanged methamphetamine with tawas. "There are no witnesses at all," said Hotman.

Therefore, his party ensures that it will file an appeal. "The struggle is still long. There are still appeals, cassation and reconsideration (PK)," he said.