Richard's Honesty and Courage Appreciated

The South Jakarta District Court handed down a sentence of one year and six months to Richard, who acted as a witness for prosecution in collaboration with law enforcement officers, or a justice collaborator.

KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO

Defendant Richard Eliezer Pudihang Lumiu during his sentencing hearing at the South Jakarta District Court, Jakarta, Wednesday (15/2/2023). Richard Eliezer Pudihang Lumiu was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The judicial panel referred to Richard Eliezer's honesty and courage in uncovering the truth of the murder of Brigadier J, or Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat, as a reason for handing down a much lighter sentence than prosecutors had demanded.

The South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday (15/2/2023) handed down a sentence of one year and six months to Richard, who acted as a witness for prosecution in collaboration with law enforcement officers, or a justice collaborator.