Focus on the Trial at the East Jakarta District Court

Following the stage II handover from the investigators of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police to the South Jakarta District Attorney's Office, Roy Suryo and Tifa were not detained. The Head of the South Jakarta District Attorney's Office, Marcelo Bellah, stated that the decision was made in accordance with applicable mechanisms and regulations. With no detention, the two suspects can now concentrate more on preparing to face the trial proceedings that will be held at the East Jakarta District Court.

Khozinudin stated that his party will fully focus their legal energy and resources to face the trial at the East Jakarta District Court. He is optimistic that in the courtroom, legal arguments will be the primary weapon, no longer public support or narratives built outside the court. His party is ready to engage in legal arguments with the camp of President Joko Widodo, with the hope that the truth regarding the diploma can be fully revealed through an objective judicial process.

Postponement of Detention and Its Implications

One of the important points highlighted by the legal counsel concerns the detention of Roy Suryo and Tifa. Although it had drawn attention, the South Jakarta District Attorney's Office has granted the request for postponement of detention for both after the stage II handover process. This decision provides flexibility for Roy Suryo and Tifa to prepare their defense without being hindered by their detainee status.

This postponement of detention, according to Khozinudin, allows his clients to coordinate more freely with the legal team, gather supporting evidence, and prepare themselves mentally and physically to face the trial. This flexibility is considered crucial in a complex legal process, especially when dealing with sensitive issues involving public figures. Thus, the main focus now shifts entirely to proving the case in court.