Admitting Mistakes, Judge Uses Drugs Hopes Not To Be Fired

Judge Danu Arman (DA) as Reported at the Judge Honorary Council hearing, at the Supreme Court Building, Jakarta (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Judge Danu Arman (DA) as the Reported in the trial of the drug-wearing judge case in the Rangkasbitung District Court (PN), Lebak, Banten, hopes not to be fired from his profession as a judge. "I really feel sad and really sorry, and promise not to repeat the act, and ask that I still be given the opportunity to have a career as a judge and improve myself," said Danu when reading the memorandum of defense in the trial quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, July 18. Danu admitted that he had made a mistake, namely having participated in using methamphetamine. Nevertheless, he accused his colleague who is also a judge at Rangkasbitung District Court, namely Yudi Rozadinata, as the cause of himself using methamphetamine. "Honestly, I have admitted that I have participated in using methamphetamine because of the temptation and invitation of Yudi Rozadinata's brother who bought me methamphetamine," said Danu. Danu asked the ranks of the Honorary Council of Judges to accept his apology and confessions. "I still want to serve the homeland, nation and state, as well as keep the judge's career with full dedication and wisdom," said Danu. The petition received a response from the member of the Honorary Council of Judges (MKH) of the Supreme Court (MA) Mukti Fajar Nur Dewata. Mukti questioned whether a defendant or the parties who had disputed could trust Danu to handle their case as a judge after repeatedly obtaining sanctions. Previously, Danu was subjected to severe sanctions in the form of suspension for 2 years because he was a prisoner. God willing can, "said Danu.

Until now, the trial is still ongoing. The panel of judges is suspended at the trial to make a decision against Judge Danu. Based on ANTARA's monitoring, the trial started at around 09.30 WIB. Judge Danu was present in person at the trial wearing a black shirt. The trial was chaired by the Chairman of KY Amzulian Rifai.