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Dr. Tifa Faces Dual Hearings: Plagiarism Case and Doctoral Defense
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Dr. Tifa Faces Dual Hearings: Plagiarism Case and Doctoral Defense

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dr. Tifauzia Tyassuma faces two consecutive hearings: one for a plagiarism case and another for her doctoral dissertation defense.
  • The plagiarism case involves allegations regarding Indonesian President Joko Widodo's academic credentials.
  • Dr. Tifa stated she is preparing for both the legal and academic challenges, emphasizing solidarity with her co-defendant.

Dr. Tifauzia Tyassuma, also known as dr Tifa, is set to undergo a demanding schedule, facing two significant hearings in close succession. On July 2nd, she is scheduled for the initial hearing in a legal case concerning allegations of falsified academic credentials related to Indonesian President Joko Widodo. This is immediately followed by her doctoral dissertation defense on July 3rd.

"I am preparing for the exam the day after tomorrow; the day after tomorrow is my dissertation defense, so I will face two exams in two consecutive days. Tomorrow, a legal exam. The day after tomorrow, a medical exam," Tifa stated in a CNN Indonesia interview. She described the situation as facing "two legal exams" and "one medical exam" within a short period.

I am preparing for the exam the day after tomorrow; the day after tomorrow is my dissertation defense, so I will face two exams in two consecutive days. Tomorrow, a legal exam. The day after tomorrow, a medical exam.

— Tifauzia TyassumaDescribing her upcoming legal and academic challenges.

Tifa also affirmed her continued solidarity with Roy Suryo, her co-defendant in the case. She mentioned their long-standing acquaintance and stated that the current legal challenges would not drive them apart. Tifa was previously arrested in connection with the case but was later released. Her legal team noted that she was apprehended while preparing for her doctoral defense, and she reportedly participated in the exam online from within the police headquarters.

Yes, we are facing two different trials, one in South Jakarta, one in East Jakarta. But that does not mean we are parting ways.

— Tifauzia TyassumaAffirming her solidarity with co-defendant Roy Suryo.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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