
Rayen Pono finally answered the call of the investigators from the Metro Jaya Police to undergo questioning as the reporter in the case of alleged defamation by Ahmad Dhani, Thursday (15/5/2025). This step marks Rayen and his legal team's seriousness in pursuing legal action, even though Ahmad Dhani had previously issued a public apology. Read the full story at Liputan6
The apology was made by Dhani after the Honorary Council of the DPR (MKD) stated that he violated the code of ethics for his remarks that were considered racist. The Gerindra Party politician was reprimanded and asked to issue an apology as a form of ethical sanction.
However, for Rayen, the apology is considered morally invalid. He believes there has never been a sincere regret from Ahmad Dhani that could be accepted as a form of accountability. "For us, that apology doesn’t exist because an apology that comes from regret and guilt has never been there," said Rayen when met at the Metro Jaya Police, Thursday (15/5/2025).
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