Indonesian Court Bans Live Streaming of Trial Over President's Diploma

The East Jakarta District Court has prohibited live streaming of the trial for Tifauzia Tyassuma, a suspect accused of defamation and spreading falsehoods about President Joko Widodo's university diploma. The court stated the ban is to ensure the trial proceeds smoothly and maintains order.

While live broadcasts are forbidden, the court clarified that journalistic coverage, including reporting and taking photos, remains permitted as the trial is open to the public. "Media are allowed to cover as usual. However, to date, there has been no permission to live stream during the trial," said the court's spokesperson, Immanuel Tarigan.

The court is still considering whether the judges will allow live streaming in the future, but for now, it is not permitted. This decision comes as the case, which also involves another suspect, Roy Suryo, moves forward after the Jakarta Metropolitan Police transferred the case files and evidence to the South Jakarta District Attorney's Office. The police had previously named eight individuals as suspects in the defamation case.