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Supreme Court Rejects Cassation, Razman Remains Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison in Hotman Case
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Supreme Court Rejects Cassation, Razman Remains Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison in Hotman Case

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Supreme Court of Indonesia rejected the cassation appeal of lawyer Razman Arif Nasution in a defamation case involving lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea.
  • Nasution has been sentenced to 1.5 years in prison and a fine of Rp200 million, with his appeal and cassation attempts failing.
  • The case stems from a 2022 incident where Nasution was accused of jointly defaming Hotman Paris with Putri Iqlima Aprilia, who received a lesser sentence.

In a significant legal development, Indonesia's Supreme Court has definitively dismissed the cassation appeal filed by lawyer Razman Arif Nasution. This ruling upholds the previous sentence, confirming that Nasution will serve 1.5 years in prison and pay a fine of Rp200 million for his involvement in a defamation case concerning fellow lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea.

The legal battle originated in 2022, with Nasution accused of jointly engaging in defamation against Hutapea. The case also implicated Putri Iqlima Aprilia, who was tried alongside Nasution. While Aprilia received a sentence of six months imprisonment and a Rp100 million fine, Nasution's sentence was considerably more severe, reflecting the court's assessment of his role in the alleged defamation.

Reject the cassation of the Public Prosecutor and reject the cassation of the Defendant.

— Supreme Court of IndonesiaThe official verdict of the cassation ruling in the case of Razman Arif Nasution.

Nasution's legal team pursued multiple avenues of appeal following the initial ruling by the North Jakarta District Court, which found him guilty of intentionally transmitting electronic information and documents containing insults and defamation. Despite these efforts, including the final cassation attempt at the Supreme Court, his legal challenges have been unsuccessful. The Supreme Court's decision, delivered after a nine-day deliberation by the judicial panel led by Supreme Court Justice Yohanes Priyana, marks the end of the legal proceedings for Nasution in this matter.

This verdict underscores the seriousness with which Indonesian courts treat defamation cases, particularly those involving public figures and legal professionals. The outcome serves as a strong reminder of the potential consequences for individuals involved in online and public smear campaigns. For Hotman Paris Hutapea, the resolution brings a conclusion to a contentious legal dispute, while for Razman Arif Nasution, it signifies the start of a prison sentence.

The defendant is proven to have jointly committed slander.

— North Jakarta District CourtThe initial finding of guilt against Razman Arif Nasution.
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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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